I had a small cut on my thumb from a stainless steel scrubber this morning and it bled a bit. I put a bandage on it, but I'm wondering if I need to get a tetanus shot. The last time I got one was back in February 2017. What should I do?

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Dr Chandra P

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Yes better to get a tetanus shot to avoid preventables complications

Answered 04/07/2025

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