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Suggest Dosage For A Tetanus Shot

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Posted on Sat, 13 Jan 2018
Question: when is it too late to receive a tetanus shot after being cut by a sharp piece of glass?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ideal time is within 24 hours of injury . 72 hours is too late .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Ideally you should get tetanus shot within first 24 hours after cut by a sharp
piece of glass .

* Beyond 72 hours of period of such injury is too late .

Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for any further assistance .

Wishing you fine health ahead .
Regards dear take care .
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Suggest Dosage For A Tetanus Shot

Brief Answer: Ideal time is within 24 hours of injury . 72 hours is too late . Detailed Answer: Hello dear Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Ideally you should get tetanus shot within first 24 hours after cut by a sharp piece of glass . * Beyond 72 hours of period of such injury is too late . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for any further assistance . Wishing you fine health ahead . Regards dear take care .