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Is A Tetanus Shot Recommended For A Dog Bite?

I have 2 small punch wounds from a dog bite to my calf. I was wearing blue jeans and don t see where his teeth went through the jeans but I felt him bite and there is a two little round bloody spots where the teeth punctured my skin. Do I need a tetanus shot? If so, how long do I have to get it?
posted on Wed, 8 Nov 2017
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Yes, A single shot of tetanus injection is advisable.

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Is A Tetanus Shot Recommended For A Dog Bite?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, A single shot of tetanus injection is advisable. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.