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Thumb Cut By A Glass, Bled. Do I Need A Tetanus Injection?
Hello, i work in a glass shop. 1 week ago my right hand thumb got cut by a glass, I took tetanus injection on that day. since 2 days ago i again got cut my right hand other finger by glass as well as with sharp rusted blade. It was bleeding so, i would like to ask that do i need another tetanus injection?? as i got cut in my right hand finger more than 4 times?? Thanks
Mon, 7 Jan 2013
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Dr. Hema Yadav's
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Hello,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
You need not take another tetanus injection as you are protected by the first injection at least for 6 months.
However in high risk injuries kindly do get the wound evaluated by a doctor in future for further advice.
As of now u neednot take any injection again.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
You need not take another tetanus injection as you are protected by the first injection at least for 6 months.
However in high risk injuries kindly do get the wound evaluated by a doctor in future for further advice.
As of now u neednot take any injection again.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
thank you.tetanus injection is not needed within 6 months of an another injection.particularly deep penetrating wound increases the possibility of tetanus.be aware during working.
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