I cut myself on rusty metal, should I worry about anything?!


Question: I cut myself on rusty metal, should I worry about anything.?
Today I cut myself on some rusty metal, it bled, but I put iodine on it right away and covered it with a plaster. Do I have to get a tetanus booster (or anything else) or will I be ok.? (It's only a little cut)Health Question & Answer


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If you haven't had a tetanus shot in the past five years, then yes.

P.S. Correction; ten years. Sorry!Health Question & Answer

When was the last time you had a tetanus shot.? I would go to the Doctor to be on the safe side because you don't want to get bacterial poison from that rusty metal. Take care.Health Question & Answer

Actually it's 7 years. My doc knows that I walk barefoot all the time and updates my on my tetanus shots. Make sure that your is up to date. You don't want lock jaw.Health Question & Answer

yes if you did not have a recient tentina shot it could kill nerves and musscle in your arm or where ever you got cut if it turnes green and black go to the hospital

ps good luckHealth Question & Answer

Uhhh tetnis, go to the Doctor. Especially if you find yourself having a stiff jaw.Health Question & Answer

Yeah... make sure you get a tetanus shoot... that's all.

Have fun cutting yourself!Health Question & Answer

u must go to see a doctor because the consequence is very serious for your lifeHealth Question & Answer



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