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Had A Dog Bite. Haven't Taken A Tetanus Shot Still. The Pain And Swelling Has Reduced. Is It Required?
Hello! I've debrided a dog bite area which wasn't contaminated with all aseptic precautions. However I haven't advised the person for a tetanus shot. Now after 2 weeks, the initial swelling has subsided and the person is walking with a normal gait. Is it worrying if some pain is still felt around the affected area? some kind of occasional spasm.
Tue, 11 Jun 2013
hi dog bite, dog immunised against rabies, better go and get immunised against rabis and tetanus.. dont ignore.
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