Is Tetanus Shot Needed?

Question

Is tetanus shot needed for this wound? I got it from scratching my finger with a wall. My last tetanus shot was 8 months ago.

Dr. Rais Burni · Answer

scratch pic doesnt need but wall may b risky ,time duration also not  shot

Ravi kumar · Answer

Just clean and cover no need of ATS

Prof Dr Ghulam Ali Mundrawala · Answer

asak   tT IS RECOMENDED for youngster

Sehar Aamir · Answer

tetanus is only effective till 5 to get a shot within 48 hours as wall may not be clean and can cause infection.

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