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Is Tetanus Recommended For Mild Scratch On Leg?

friday i was walking down a pretty steep hill outside i slide alittle and rock strached my leg trough my jeans, my jeans did not rip or anything i went home and looked at it and it was like a surface scrape my jeans did not have any blood on them. do i need a tetanus shot or am i at risk for tetanus from this?
Mon, 27 Feb 2023
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Hi,

Scratch too needs tetanus as you were on hills, spores can come in contact, it's better to take one shot of tetanus.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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Is Tetanus Recommended For Mild Scratch On Leg?

Hi, Scratch too needs tetanus as you were on hills, spores can come in contact, it s better to take one shot of tetanus. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician