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She got a minor cut with a nail. It has been more than 5 months since last anti tetanus injection but hasn't been more than 6 months. Should she take another injection. Or it's fine.
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Hi, Tetanus vaccine protects a person against tetanus for 6 months. As per your description, if it is not more than 6 months since last anti tetanus injection being taken, there is no necessity to take the vaccine now.
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