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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?
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Yes, A single shot of tetanus injection is advisable.
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Yes, A single shot of tetanus injection is advisable.
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