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Is Tetanus Recommended For Mild Scratch On Leg?
friday i was walking down a pretty steep hill outside i slide alittle and rock strached my leg trough my jeans, my jeans did not rip or anything i went home and looked at it and it was like a surface scrape my jeans did not have any blood on them. do i need a tetanus shot or am i at risk for tetanus from this?
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Hi,
Scratch too needs tetanus as you were on hills, spores can come in contact, it's better to take one shot of tetanus.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
Scratch too needs tetanus as you were on hills, spores can come in contact, it's better to take one shot of tetanus.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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