Question 1

could you tell me what are my chances of getting tetanus?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus: Tetanus is a rare occurrence nowadays because of vaccination. If you were immunized as a child before you entered kindergarten and have received a tetanus booster every ten years, you should be safe. If you work in healthcare, are pregnant or will be exposed to a young infant in your family, it is recommended that you receive dtap instead of the regualr td vaccine.

Question 2

what are the chances of getting tetanus through a scratch with no blood and being cleaned? is the risk low or no?

Accepted Answer

Next to zero: With no bleeding at all, the penetration was so shallow that it would be almost impossible to transmit tetanus into your bloodstream.   However, if you have not had a tetanus shot in more than 10 years you should get one which will protect you from the next deeper cut.

Question 3

what are my chances of getting tetanus after a cut on my foot?

Accepted Answer

DTaP vaccine: The significance of your question lies more on your immunity to tetanus. Most children (and i would have hoped to say all if some parents do not refuse their children to be vaccinated) before entering kindergarten are immune. Every person needs a booster dose every 10 years. If the cut is from a deeply punctured wound caused by a dirty, contaminated sharp object, 5 years is the cutoff.

Question 4

have been cut today by a contaminated instrument,i took oral amoxycillin and desinfected the wound with kmno4. what is the chance of getting tetanus ?

Accepted Answer

Contaminated  tool: If you are up to date with your tetanus shots, you should be protected. Up-to-date means you got a shot less than 10 years ago. If you do not have a record or cannot remember, get a booster shot. If the contamination is with blood, there are other concerns and a consult should be arranged. Swelling, pain, redness, fever are all signs of infection, should be reason to immediately seek medical care.

Question 5

hi..i just got hurt by rusty handle end..i didn't bleed..what are the chances of me getting tetanus??

Accepted Answer

Low: If it didn't puncture the skin, the chances of tetanus are low especially if you have had a tetanus shot within the last 10 years.

Question 6

if a healthy adult male received minor shrapnel wounds from an explosion in a cold environment, what are the chances of him getting tetanus?

Accepted Answer

Immunized?: Hopefully the only context in which one would receive shrapnel wounds is during military service. All US military members are immunized against tetanus, so you should not be too concerned about tetanus. Whether military or not, check immunization history. Other skin infections would be more likely with puncture wounds, so maintain medical care and monitoring until resolved.

Question 7

what are my chances i get tetanus if i was pricked by a needle while working outside?

Accepted Answer

Booster needed: Pretty rare. But if you haven't had tetanus booster in the last ten years get one to protect yourself. Tetanus is a slow growing organism, so you have time to get that booster, but don't procrastinate too long.

Question 8

i got poked by rusty nail in my garden. my last tetanus shot was over 10 years ago so i got tetanus shot about 21 hours after the incidence. what are the chances that i will still get sick by tetanus?

Accepted Answer

: You should be fine. Tetanus vaccine is effective if given within 72 hours of injury.

Question 9

yesterday i scratched my finger on clean object and just one drop of blood came out.today its almost healed and no open cut. 
if today this almost healed wound goes into contact with lets say tetanus, how high is a chance that i get infected?

Accepted Answer

Hypothetical: Rather than going through hypotheticals - would just say if you haven't had your tetanus shot in the last 10 years - that you are overdue.

Question 10

does a cut have to be deep to get tetanus ?

Accepted Answer

Not always: The wound does not always have to be deep to get tetanus. Causes include wounds which are contaminated with dirt, poop (feces), or spit (saliva)
puncture wounds such as from a nail or needle and burns. Tetanus has sometimes been seen with clean superficial wounds when only the upper most layer of skin is scraped off. I wish you well with your health!

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Have been cut today by a contaminated instrument,i took oral amoxycillin and desinfected the wound with kmno4. what is the chance of getting tetanus ?

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Hi..i just got hurt by rusty handle end..i didn't bleed..what are the chances of me getting tetanus??

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If a healthy adult male received minor shrapnel wounds from an explosion in a cold environment, what are the chances of him getting tetanus?

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What are my chances i get tetanus if i was pricked by a needle while working outside?

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I got poked by rusty nail in my garden. my last tetanus shot was over 10 years ago so i got tetanus shot about 21 hours after the incidence. what are the chances that i will still get sick by tetanus?

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Yesterday i scratched my finger on clean object and just one drop of blood came out.today its almost healed and no open cut. if today this almost healed wound goes into contact with lets say tetanus, how high is a chance that i get infected?

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Does a cut have to be deep to get tetanus ?

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