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Tetanus shot?

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  • 26-06-2013 6:04pm
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    peann
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭


    Hi,

    I had a minor bite by a dog today which broke my skin. Dog has all it's usual vaccines/shots. My last tetanus shot was last year - Should I be ok, or do I need another one?


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    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,242 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    I'd say a doctor would be the person to ask...


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    mark17j
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    If it's your own dog and it has all it's vaccines, I think you should be ok, my westie nipped me last year and drew a bit of blood, got no tetanus. I'm still alive :)


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    peann
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭peann


    It's my cousin's dog. It's a Bullmastiff - first time he's bit anyone. But he's huge, so I told my cousin to make sure he's muzzled from now on.
    endacl wrote: »
    I'd say a doctor would be the person to ask...

    That's why I'm posting here :) My GP's surgery is closed at the moment. Just seeking information for anyone familiar with the tetanus protocol. I assume all Irish kids are vaccinated for tetanus in school? I'm 30 now.


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    sam34
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,073 ✭✭✭sam34


    please read the forum charter re medical advice.


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