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My daughter got scratched by my dog. Will she need a tetanus shot?
My daughter is 7 years old and while playing with my dog got accidentally scratched on her face. Nothing major and no blood, but there is a welt. Will she require a tetanus shot?
2 Answers
Not if she is up to date on her routine vaccines.
Hi,
A tetanus shot is not necessary if her shots are up to date. Appropriate cleansing of the scratch and topical OTC bacitracin ointment daily until healed is my recommendation.