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Should Tetanus Injection Be Taken After Injury With A Copper Wire?
Question: i got hurt via a small copper wire. The wire was clean. Do i need to take a tetanus injection?
Brief Answer:
If the cut is shallow, no need. If it's deep, would be better to get done..
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic. In general, a shallow cut on a clean wire should not need a Tetanus Booster injection. Putting some Neosporin on the wound should be more than enough.
But if the wound was a puncture wound, very deep or needed stitches then it would be a good idea to get the injection done.
I hope this helps,
Vinay
If the cut is shallow, no need. If it's deep, would be better to get done..
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic. In general, a shallow cut on a clean wire should not need a Tetanus Booster injection. Putting some Neosporin on the wound should be more than enough.
But if the wound was a puncture wound, very deep or needed stitches then it would be a good idea to get the injection done.
I hope this helps,
Vinay
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