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Suggest Treatment For Swelling After Scratching Finger

Hi on wednesday i had a stratch in my finger but i really don t know where i had it and it didn t bleed . Firstly i couldn t even felt it. The next day that stratch swellt a little. I m a little worried and i m wondering if i should have a tetanous vaccine???? Can you help me
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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Hi.

Swelling is common with any open wound, I wiuld first recommend cleaning it well eniugh with an antiseptic solution, and then applying a topical antibiotic over the region. Covering it will not be necessary.

As for the tetanus shot, it is always best to keep yourself covered and so I would recommend it.

Best wishes.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling After Scratching Finger

Hi. Swelling is common with any open wound, I wiuld first recommend cleaning it well eniugh with an antiseptic solution, and then applying a topical antibiotic over the region. Covering it will not be necessary. As for the tetanus shot, it is always best to keep yourself covered and so I would recommend it. Best wishes.