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Cut by broken glass bottle at home
I had a deep cut from a piece of broken glass bottle today. I want to know if I should take a tetanus shot tomorrow?
I had taken one shot in May, 2019. Please let me know.
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Tetanus booster provides 5yr immunity..also if u hv been vaccinated at birth asper immunization schedule nd taken booster recently no need to worry..
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apply betadine..povidine solution
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don't remove bandage until wound is properly healed with scar
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Dr. Animesh Gupta
Diabetologist
15 yrs exp
Patna
Not required TT injection. Only proper dressing and suturing ( if wound is big) is required
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Dr. Satya Prakash Kushwaha
Consultant Physician
7 yrs exp
Ballia
No need
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Chennai
Tetanus shot is not required as u already covered but wound care is must kindly consult nearby physician
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