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Question: Got a very small minor cut on my finger after cutting it on an old tin can this evening. Do I need a tetanus injection? I will go tomorrow if I do. I can't remember when I had a tetanus injection. Maybe when I was at school.
Brief Answer:
You should take a Tetanus injection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Though it is a minor cut,you should take a Tetanus injection as you have taken it long back.
You can take it tomorrow.
I prefer to apply dressing over the wound after applying Povidone iodine Ointment. I also add anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
You should take a Tetanus injection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Though it is a minor cut,you should take a Tetanus injection as you have taken it long back.
You can take it tomorrow.
I prefer to apply dressing over the wound after applying Povidone iodine Ointment. I also add anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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