Question 1

how long can i wait to get a tetanus shot after stepping on a nail? the nail wasn't.clean but wasn't rusted.foot washed.dep cut

Accepted Answer

As soon as you can: If you have not had a tetanus shot within the last 5 years, you should go to your doctor and get a booster shot. Nowadays, we give tdap, which also will protect you against whooping cough, which is common in certain parts of the country.

Question 2

i was cut by a soup can today and had the wound bandaged by an emt.  he suggested that i get a tetanus shot within the week. just want to know if it's ok to wait over the weekend.  i don't want to use the emergency room.  thank you

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You : You should have a tetanus shot within 72 hours ideally.  However it is very unlikely that you will get tetanus from a soup can. It is a good idea to get it updated though, as this will last you from 5-10 years.  Also the new tetanus shot also has the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine, and we are having a whooping cough outbreak in this country.

Question 3

small cut from metal table in kitchen. disinfected. i have dr appt. in 48 hrs. am i ok to wait until then to get tetanus shot? last one was 12 yrs ago

Accepted Answer

Tetanus shot: Yes you can safely wait 48 hours for your tetanus shot. The chance of the tetanus organism being in the kitchen is negligible

Question 4

if i cut my finger on a can, can i wait 24 hours to go get a tetanus shot? my last one was 10yrs one month ago.

Accepted Answer

If the can: was clean (not rusty or filthy) you can likely wait 24 hours.

Question 5

minor cut from tin can. last tetanus shot just over 10 yrs ago. how long can i wait before i get another shot?

Accepted Answer

With Tetanus: It is better not to delay if your  shot is out of date.

Question 6

how long do i have to wait to get a tetanus shot after taking oral prednisone for 2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

2 weeks: You should be feeling well.  No fever.  Two weeks after the Prednisone shoukd do it.

Question 7

how long can you wait to get a tetanus shot?

Accepted Answer

Scedule:: 2m , 4m, 6m, 18m, 4 years, 11years and then every 10 years.If you got dirty wound, do shot asap! don't weit.

Question 8

what is the maximum amount of time i should wait to get a tetanus shot after cutting foot?

Accepted Answer

Why wait???: If it's been 10 years or more since you had a tetanus shot, get one.

Question 9

how soon should i get a tetanus shot after a deep cut?

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible: Do not put this off if it has been 10 years or more since your last shot or if you don't know when it was. Get it now.

Question 10

cut foot on bush should i get a tetanus shot?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus: Usually tetanus is not caused by plant matter, but you should check with your doctor anyway to be sure you are up to date- many adults lose track of when their last tetanus shot was. Se this as a motivator to find out if you are due.

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How long can i wait to get a tetanus shot after stepping on a nail? the nail wasn't.clean but wasn't rusted.foot washed.dep cut

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I was cut by a soup can today and had the wound bandaged by an emt. he suggested that i get a tetanus shot within the week. just want to know if it's ok to wait over the weekend. i don't want to use the emergency room. thank you

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Small cut from metal table in kitchen. disinfected. i have dr appt. in 48 hrs. am i ok to wait until then to get tetanus shot? last one was 12 yrs ago

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If i cut my finger on a can, can i wait 24 hours to go get a tetanus shot? my last one was 10yrs one month ago.

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Minor cut from tin can. last tetanus shot just over 10 yrs ago. how long can i wait before i get another shot?

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How long do i have to wait to get a tetanus shot after taking oral prednisone for 2 weeks?

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