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Tetanus

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Fancyfryup · 14/09/2023 18:49

Should I get a tetanus vaccination following a small nick that happened while gardening?
It was from a shard of a muddy plant pot.
Cut is very small, about 3mm and not deep.
Went to injury unit in local hospital today to check, but nurse said vaccination wasn't needed as cut was small. Still worried though as I probably last had a vaccination against tetanus about 40 years ago, if then. I also probably have trust issues, but not sure nurse was right. Dr google tells me to vaccinate but...
Should I forget about it or contact gp?

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TheBarbieEffect · 14/09/2023 18:51

You wasted their time going to the injury unit. You’ve seen a healthcare professional and they’ve said you don’t need it.

If you’d believe Dr Google over a HCP why even bother going in the first place?