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Should A Tetanus Injection Be Taken After Getting Scratched By A Crow?
Question: hi... While I was walking on the street yesterday, a crow flew too close and hit me hard on the head... It probably wasn't a bite, just a scratch from its legs.
There was mild bleeding.. I washed the area with water and applied an antiseptic (Savlon) to the area. I washed my hair with a shampoo later in the day.
Do I need to show it to a doctor or get a tetanus injection?
There was mild bleeding.. I washed the area with water and applied an antiseptic (Savlon) to the area. I washed my hair with a shampoo later in the day.
Do I need to show it to a doctor or get a tetanus injection?
Brief Answer:
No need to visit.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
If you have not taken even One dose of TetanusToxoid in last 10 years I were your treating doctor I would suggest a TT injection even though it is a scratch.
If you have already taken,now need not to take TT injection and need not to visit a doctor.
Since it is scratch you need not worry.
Continue apply Savlon.
It will heal within 3-4 days.
If you have any questions I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
No need to visit.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
If you have not taken even One dose of TetanusToxoid in last 10 years I were your treating doctor I would suggest a TT injection even though it is a scratch.
If you have already taken,now need not to take TT injection and need not to visit a doctor.
Since it is scratch you need not worry.
Continue apply Savlon.
It will heal within 3-4 days.
If you have any questions I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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