Is it absolutely necessary I get a tetanus shot after I pierced my foot with a rusty nail? ?!
Question: Is it absolutely necessary I get a tetanus shot after I pierced my foot with a rusty nail.? .?
It didn't go all that deep from what I can tell, but I don't think I've had a tetanus shot in at least 4 years. Do I still need one just to be safe.? Health Question & Answer
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rusty nails and barbed wire fences are the main reason some of us get tetnus boosters much sooner than other people do. they are loaded with nasty germs and I would much rather deal with the slight soreness of getting an additional booster than to get lock jaw!! that can be permanent and fatal.
And I happen to be allergic to horse serum meds which includes the tetnus shots. they give me hives which is nasty, but much nicer than dealing with tetnus.
It would be a good idea to go ahead with the tetnus booster just to be on the safe side.Health Question & Answer
And I happen to be allergic to horse serum meds which includes the tetnus shots. they give me hives which is nasty, but much nicer than dealing with tetnus.
It would be a good idea to go ahead with the tetnus booster just to be on the safe side.Health Question & Answer
Yes it is necessary------ please get a shot right away
better to be safe than sorry!
take the shot in your buttock not the arm so that it does not feel painful later.
keep your foot dry as much as possible until the wound heals
A tab of Vit C daily should hasten the healing process.Health Question & Answer
better to be safe than sorry!
take the shot in your buttock not the arm so that it does not feel painful later.
keep your foot dry as much as possible until the wound heals
A tab of Vit C daily should hasten the healing process.Health Question & Answer
Can you ring your regular doctor clinic. They would have records. If you cant get this info it would be better to be on the safe side. Time goes so fast so it could well be longer than 7years. I would be getting a tetanus shot anyhow because Tetanus the disease is pretty nasty. Health Question & Answer
I think you only have to have a tetanus booster shot every 10 years.
http://infectiousdiseases.about.com/od/f...
If you had one four years ago - you don't need another.
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http://infectiousdiseases.about.com/od/f...
If you had one four years ago - you don't need another.
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Tetanus shot boosters are recommended every 10 years. Call your doctors office to make sure yours is up to date. Yes, it is absolutely necessary to make sure you are covered!Health Question & Answer
Even if you are good for 7-10 years, I think the doc would still give a shot in a situaiton like this. So call and ask just to be safe.Health Question & Answer
They generally protect you for 10 years but it never hurts to go to the doctor anyway.Health Question & Answer
A booster is recommended every ten years- so you should be fine.Health Question & Answer
You are good for 7-10 years and any longer then that it is very necessary !Health Question & Answer
its not necessary if you have had one within 10 years.Health Question & Answer
i would if i were you, b safe.Health Question & Answer
Ur good. But keep cleaning and bandaging the wound so u won't get an infection.Health Question & Answer
call the doc and ask him--but I wouldn't want to chance it~~Health Question & Answer
yes, please get one right away...... just to be safe... i would get one as soon as possible...Health Question & Answer