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Is There A Risk Of Tetanus After Get Cut During Shaving?
Hi Doc, i just got a really small cut on my nipple while shaving my body 3 days back and yesterday night the left side of my jaw has started hurting me.. i havent tetanus vaccination in like more than 10 years am i at risk of tetanus? and what should i do??
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
Hi,I admire your positive outlook and congratulate you for the attitude.
Since you have small clean cut injury ,the chance of developing tetanus is very low.If you maintain aseptic hygiene (keep the wound clean and dry,use antibacterial cream or ointment) of the wound,it will heal heal quickly.
Again you mentioned that you did not get any tetanus toxoid vaccination over 10 last ten years.So you can take a booster dose of tetanus toxoid as prophylaxis.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you good health.
Since you have small clean cut injury ,the chance of developing tetanus is very low.If you maintain aseptic hygiene (keep the wound clean and dry,use antibacterial cream or ointment) of the wound,it will heal heal quickly.
Again you mentioned that you did not get any tetanus toxoid vaccination over 10 last ten years.So you can take a booster dose of tetanus toxoid as prophylaxis.
Hope this answers your query.
Wish you good health.
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