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When Should I Take A Tetanus Injection After An Accident?

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i met with a road accident on 21st night and injured myself on arms and knees.....just thought of taking a tetanus yesterday but the doc says its too late....there is no point now...and he asked to take 3 shots every month each.....is it accurate???please help...
posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2014
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Hi, thanks for using HCM.

Foe accident wound, TT is not required now, but defnetily need to get immunisation done

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When Should I Take A Tetanus Injection After An Accident?

Hi, thanks for using HCM. Foe accident wound, TT is not required now, but defnetily need to get immunisation done Regards