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Harsh
Harsh asked in HealthDiseases & ConditionsInfectious Diseases · 8 years ago

Small cut on finger by a fence, Tetanus?

i was playing soccer yesterday and i ran into a fence, i tried to stop myself from slamming into the fence with my hands and i got a half a inch not deep at all cut on my ring finger of my right hand. i havnt had any vaccinations for tetanus in 2 years and i am a little worried cz its itching a little, not "itching" itching, but like a wound itching. Do i need to be alarmed? today is sunday so i dont think any pharmacy is open, is it ok if i get it withing 48 hours from the injury?

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    If you have never vaccinated in your life you need to have one. If you had anti-tetanus vaccine 2 years ago then you don't need it until after 8 years.

    Tetanus vaccine is good for 10 years.

  • Mark
    Lv 4
    8 years ago

    2 years is fine for tetanus vaccine, just clean the wound well with soap and warm water.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    the itching means that its healing

    you only need a tetanus jag once every five years

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