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Do I Need Tetanus Shot After Experiencing A Cut?

Hi,

I just cut my finger on a broken vase. It had old water in it, but dont know that I touched the water. I think I cut my finger on the outside of the vase as it was breaking. Do I need a tetanus shot? I had a shot in 2007 or, most likely, 2010.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

As you had the cut following impact with the broken vas, which has led to lacerated wound onyour fingers.

If you don't know your previous TT immunization history it is better to take a dose of TT inj.

The newer guidelines in TT vaccination is 5 shots to life is enough to protect yoi against the disease tetanus.

I would suggest you to take a dose of Inj TT.
Thank you.
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Do I Need Tetanus Shot After Experiencing A Cut?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, As you had the cut following impact with the broken vas, which has led to lacerated wound onyour fingers. If you don t know your previous TT immunization history it is better to take a dose of TT inj. The newer guidelines in TT vaccination is 5 shots to life is enough to protect yoi against the disease tetanus. I would suggest you to take a dose of Inj TT. Thank you.