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Q: I Got Cut By a Knife - what shot do I need to prevent infection?

asked by: khoanguyenanp on November 14th, 2007

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I just got cut by a knife last night. my friend say i need to get a shot so i'll not infected. But i dont know which shot i need???.
i think i have one 5 years ago.

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replied on November 21st, 2007

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I think it's a tetanus shot that you need.

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