- Female
- 27 Years
- 29/01/2025
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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Yes better to get a tetanus shot to avoid preventables complications
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