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Sent to Health Experts August 16, 2006 10:12 p.m.

I just cut myself on a can of cat food. Rinsed with alcohol and stopped the bleeding with styptic powder. Do I need to get a tetanus shot. I'm 49 years old and have not had booster in last 10 years. If I do need a tetanus shot, can I wait until tomorrow late morning/early afternoon?

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Rinsed with alcohol. Put styptic powder on to stop bleeding. Have bandaid on.

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August 16, 2006 10:17 p.m. (5 minutes and 10 seconds later)

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