Tetanus small scratch

Question 1

Hi sir, actualy day before yesterday i got scratch by a small little cat. yesterday i take tetanus ....but stil i am worried can you please?

Answer

Family practice : Look for redness or streaking from scratch site. If you had a cat bite antibiotics is recommended. Cat scratch fever is a less common occurance. You d... Read More

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Question 2

If tetanus thrives in rust and can be got by small scratches, why weren't cases more than 1 in 100,000 in usa in 1930s? surely more than that got cuts

Answer

Deep wounds only: Tetanus never takes hold in superficial, pre-existing skin wounds. Typically it takes a deep wound, as with a contaminated nail or other sharp object;... Read More

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Question 3

My friend's rottweiler scratched my bro with its claw. it broke the skin. theres a small wound. is a tetanus injection just enuf. wat else should i do?

Answer

Wash the area and: apply antibiotic cream and check twice a day. A superficial wound usually heals without a problem, but with any opening in the skin, it is possible t... Read More

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Answer

Wash: Clean wound thoroughly and applyntopical antibiotic and cover. If no tetanus shot in past 5 years will need tetanus

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Question 4

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

Answer

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

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Question 5

Should i get a tetanus shot? i've been getting small cuts/ scratches from metal lately i checked and i don't think there was rust. i am a hypochondriac

Answer

Child Vaccines: Nope. You will not be due again for a tetanus booster until you turn age 15. Tetanus is part of the childhood vaccines that I am sure your mother has... Read More

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Question 6

A rusted iron blade scratched my hand. the cut is small but it bled a bit. im just concerned wether i should get tetanus injection?

Answer

Yes: Tetanus shot should be given evry10 years.In case of wound it depend clean wound or dirty. In your case i would recommend to do it right away!

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Question 7

My indoor cat bit me (it's a small bite more like a scratch) i cleaned it with soap and water, do i need to get a tetanus shot? considering i was fully vaccinated against it in my childhood?

Answer

Maybe: Cat bites can transmit bacteria, so keep the area clean and watch for any fever or redness, swelling, pus in the area. See your doctor if any of these... Read More

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Question 8

Tiny scratch from outdoor furniture. small break to skin, washed, antibiotic ointment, bandaid. last tetanus 6/2011 (5 yrs) do i need a booster?

Answer

You need a tetanus: booster every 10 years, so you are safe.

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Question 9

Working with snowblower got small cut/scratch by blades on hand palm which bled slightly 1-2 drops. snowblower was at repair shop 16 hrs prior. got cut after i removed the snow. any risk for hiv or hep from inanimate object blade. tetanus shot good?

Answer

Infection risk: This scenario does not sound like it is high risk for HIV or hepatitis. However, when was your last tetanus shot? If not within the last ten years wo... Read More

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Question 10

Newborn was scratched/bit by dog. small looking red scratch no bleeding. baby too young for vaccine. can she get tetanus? urgent care doc said no

Answer

Some basics: Tetanus is a secondary event after an infection from the germ starts & the germ begins to create tetanus toxin. If the wound is cleaned well &... Read More

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Tetanus small scratch

Hi sir, actualy day before yesterday i got scratch by a small little cat. yesterday i take tetanus ....but stil i am worried can you please?

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If tetanus thrives in rust and can be got by small scratches, why weren't cases more than 1 in 100,000 in usa in 1930s? surely more than that got cuts

My friend's rottweiler scratched my bro with its claw. it broke the skin. theres a small wound. is a tetanus injection just enuf. wat else should i do?

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

Should i get a tetanus shot? i've been getting small cuts/ scratches from metal lately i checked and i don't think there was rust. i am a hypochondriac

A rusted iron blade scratched my hand. the cut is small but it bled a bit. im just concerned wether i should get tetanus injection?

My indoor cat bit me (it's a small bite more like a scratch) i cleaned it with soap and water, do i need to get a tetanus shot? considering i was fully vaccinated against it in my childhood?

Tiny scratch from outdoor furniture. small break to skin, washed, antibiotic ointment, bandaid. last tetanus 6/2011 (5 yrs) do i need a booster?

Working with snowblower got small cut/scratch by blades on hand palm which bled slightly 1-2 drops. snowblower was at repair shop 16 hrs prior. got cut after i removed the snow. any risk for hiv or hep from inanimate object blade. tetanus shot good?

Newborn was scratched/bit by dog. small looking red scratch no bleeding. baby too young for vaccine. can she get tetanus? urgent care doc said no

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