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Metal Scraped And Bit Into Leg. Am I Okay? Tetanus Shot Needed?

Hi I recently 6-7 days ago got metal scraped and slightly bit into my leg. I went about my days but today morning my leg is cramped up really bad. I don t remember how long ago I had my tetanus shot. It def is less than ten years. I am worried that I may have an infection and that it might be late to get a booster. What should I do?
posted on Sat, 22 Sep 2012
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Hi,
Thanks for query,
Take tetanus toxoid injection shot as early as possible.
Clean the wound & dress it properly.
Thanks.
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Metal Scraped And Bit Into Leg. Am I Okay? Tetanus Shot Needed?

Hi, Thanks for query, Take tetanus toxoid injection shot as early as possible. Clean the wound & dress it properly. Thanks.