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?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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

Answered 12/27/2014

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YES: Because it is a rustic nail.According to CDC if there a chance of contaminated wound with Tetanus as rustic nail is.You should get a booster if your last booster was more than 5 years ago. In your case at age 22 you should get Tdap to protect you against Diptheria and more important Whooping Cough(Pertussis) If your last booster was more than 5 years ago

Dr Feola and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 12/27/2015

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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?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Dr Feola and 5 doctors agreed

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