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I got a staple pin dug in my thumb 2 days back, had a little bleeding, not a deep wound though. I haven't got a tetanus injection for past 10 years. Do I need to get a tetanus injection now?
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No.
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No you don't need any tetanus.
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There is no need for this but if you feel to have it you can have a booster dose.
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