Question 1

how long do i have to get a tetanus shot after i get a wound?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you completed the primary series in childhood & have had one within five years you can probably just wash out a simple wound & not worry.If you have never had the series & have a dirty wound u could see the tetanus begin to set up over a day or so, so a shot & anti-toxin might be needed within hours.If u fall in the middle, get it done within 48hrs, but do a good job of cleaning the wound 1st.

Question 2

husband got puncture wounds from new barb wire. does he need a tetanus shot? he hasn't had one in over 10 yrs. if so, how long can he wait?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The cdc recommends a tetanus shot booster every ten years or for certain exposures.  Symptoms develop about 3-8 days after exposure to the bacteria.  Good luck, i hope this helps.  If so, please vote for me.  Heres a link for more info.  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/tetanus/.

Question 3

my wound took place on 7th jan 17. i  had tetanus shot in may 2016. can my previous tetanus shot protect me for the wound/cut i had on 07th jan? help.

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Tetnus immunization generally provides 5 years of strong immunity, and ten years of some immunity.  however, not everyone achieves the same level of immunity.

Question 4

i havent given tetanus shot for a year and i just got small wounded with rusted sink drainer. so, do i need to give tetanus shot as soon as possible?

Accepted Answer

If your childhood : Immunizations were completed according to CDC recommendations &amp; your last Tdap booster was at 11-12 years, you are due for another Tdap. Rust doesn't caused tetanus; the bacterium Clostridium tetani, commonly found in soil, dust &amp; manure, does when it enters the skin through a puncture wound or cut by a contaminated object.

Question 5

is pen ink in your wound likely to need a tetanus shot?

Accepted Answer

Any wound at risk: The development of tetanus requires a breach in the integrity of the skin(a cut) and contamination of that cut by tetanus spores. A clean blade or object, cutting contaminated skin, or a clean wound  touched by contaminated fingers, sets the stage for spores to germinate in the wound and produce tetanus.The wound is the issue not the ink. A booster within the last 10 yrs is protective.

Question 6

should i get a tetanus shot if i just suffered a puncture wound?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Call your doctor and see if you are up to date on tetanus. If so, shot not needed. If not up to date then you should get the shot.

Question 7

how badly do i have to bleed from a wound to need another tetanus shot?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus EVERY 5-10yr: If a wound is dirty (contaminated with dirt/wood/metal etc.) and your last tetanus shot was >5 years ago then you may need a tetanus shot.  With whooping cough epidemics all over the country it is best to get a tdap shot (tetanus+whooping cough) anyway.  Generally, you need a tetanus shot every 10 years no matter the situation.

Question 8

i got injured like 2 months ago. and my wound is pretty deep and won't heal. would i need a tetanus shot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: most certainly and also evaluation and treatment at a wound care clinic-ASAP.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

i have a small scratched wound caused by a rusted needle. the wound is healing. do i need to take tetanus shot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, if your last tetanus shot was 7 or more years ago.

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How long do i have to get a tetanus shot after i get a wound?

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Husband got puncture wounds from new barb wire. does he need a tetanus shot? he hasn't had one in over 10 yrs. if so, how long can he wait?

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My wound took place on 7th jan 17. i had tetanus shot in may 2016. can my previous tetanus shot protect me for the wound/cut i had on 07th jan? help.

A member asked:

I havent given tetanus shot for a year and i just got small wounded with rusted sink drainer. so, do i need to give tetanus shot as soon as possible?

A member asked:

Is pen ink in your wound likely to need a tetanus shot?

A member asked:

Should i get a tetanus shot if i just suffered a puncture wound?

A member asked:

How badly do i have to bleed from a wound to need another tetanus shot?

A member asked:

I got injured like 2 months ago. and my wound is pretty deep and won't heal. would i need a tetanus shot?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I have a small scratched wound caused by a rusted needle. the wound is healing. do i need to take tetanus shot?

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