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Cut On Thumb By Glass. Taken Tetanus Injection. Do I Need Another Injection If I Am Bleeding?

Hello, i work in a glass shop. 1 week ago my right hand thumb got cut by a glass, I took tetanus injection on that day. since 2 days ago i again got cut my right hand other finger by glass as well as with sharp rusted blade. It was bleeding so, i would like to ask that do i need another tetanus injection?? as i got cut in my right hand finger more than 4 times?? Thanks
Fri, 4 Jan 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hello dear, u dont need to take another injection. one tetanus injection is more than enough for 6 months. also u need to take it only when u get injury with a rusted thing or a deep injury.
thank u
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Dr. Harmandip Singh's  Response
hello robert ,
there is no need of another tetanus injection yoiu should take treatment fo injury like amoxcyllin plus clauvinic acid combination twice daily for 5 days and use ibupfren plus paracetamol for pain

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Cut On Thumb By Glass. Taken Tetanus Injection. Do I Need Another Injection If I Am Bleeding?

hello dear, u dont need to take another injection. one tetanus injection is more than enough for 6 months. also u need to take it only when u get injury with a rusted thing or a deep injury. thank u