Question 1

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 2

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.

Question 3

cut foot with a clean knife, do i need a tetanus shot?

Accepted Answer

A cut is a cut: Tetanus is possible when a cut on the skin is contaminated by tetanus spores that are all around us but predominantly in soils. It doesn't matter what made the cut if the exposure comes after the skin is open. The rusty nail is the classic source because it is on the ground to begin with when people step on it.If you've had a booster within 10 yrs you don't need one.

Question 4

cut foot on tap went to hospital said all fine and gave me a tetanus jab its now 2 weeks later i have a lump in throat and saw throat but no spasms?

Accepted Answer

No tetanus: Your sore throat is not related to your cut foot. See your doctor for a throat culture to rile out a strep yhroat.

Question 5

i received a small cut on my foot from a piece of dirty glass(that was in an parking lot) do i need to get a tetanus shot? unsure of last time i got one.

Accepted Answer

Tetanus Protocol: If you can not remember the last time you had a tetanus booster. It wouldn't be a bad idea to get one. Then you'll be good for 10 years. Better safe age than sorry.

Question 6

cut myself on an old dusty blind, cut myself lightly, not a very punctured wound on my foot, just a bit of a scratch, should i get a tetanus shot. it was indoors . i dont think i had one since i was a young young girl?

Accepted Answer

: Absolutely. Tetanus is not just an outdoor organism. Get the shot and stay safe.

Question 7

i cut my foot on a rusty rod and used peroxide on the cut later that night. if i keep using peroxide,antibiotic ointment,&band aids,can i get tetanus?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can and: you should get tetanus asap!

Question 8

i have cut my foot on glass. do i need a tetanus jab ?

Accepted Answer

If you haven't : Gotten one in 10 years its a good idea. Though, glass would not be as much of a concern as say metal.

Question 9

my last tetanus shot was in 2010. i punctured my foot on a rusty nail over 48hours. will i get tetanus and when will it start effecting me :s?

Accepted Answer

See below: Your tetanus should last for ten years so there is no worry about tetanus.

Question 10

i stepped on a rusty nail today. it went in my foot a little bit. just wondering if i should get it checked out. my tetanus shot is up to date.

Accepted Answer

Rusty nail: While your tetanus immunization watch out for a possible infection which presents with redness, swelling and pain. Make sure you wash the wound with soap and water and apply an antibiotic ointment to the area

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Cut foot with a clean knife, do i need a tetanus shot?

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Cut foot on tap went to hospital said all fine and gave me a tetanus jab its now 2 weeks later i have a lump in throat and saw throat but no spasms?

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I received a small cut on my foot from a piece of dirty glass(that was in an parking lot) do i need to get a tetanus shot? unsure of last time i got one.

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Cut myself on an old dusty blind, cut myself lightly, not a very punctured wound on my foot, just a bit of a scratch, should i get a tetanus shot. it was indoors . i dont think i had one since i was a young young girl?

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I cut my foot on a rusty rod and used peroxide on the cut later that night. if i keep using peroxide,antibiotic ointment,&band aids,can i get tetanus?

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I have cut my foot on glass. do i need a tetanus jab ?

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My last tetanus shot was in 2010. i punctured my foot on a rusty nail over 48hours. will i get tetanus and when will it start effecting me :s?

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I stepped on a rusty nail today. it went in my foot a little bit. just wondering if i should get it checked out. my tetanus shot is up to date.

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