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Is Tetanus Shot Needed If Toe Is Cut After Dropping Rusted Can On Toe?

I droped a can of bathroom cleaner on my toe. The bottom was rusted and it cut my toe. It bleed some I washed it off, put antibiotic ointment on it and a bandage. Do I need a tetnus shot? It has been along tilme since I've had one. 20years or more i am 56
Tue, 6 May 2014
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Hi,
You have to go for Tetanus toxoid shot.
As so much time is passed, you have to go for shot.
Ok and take care.
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Is Tetanus Shot Needed If Toe Is Cut After Dropping Rusted Can On Toe?

Hi, You have to go for Tetanus toxoid shot. As so much time is passed, you have to go for shot. Ok and take care.