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A member asked:
Iscratched my finger on a nail that is very dirty.. should i get a tetanus shot?
11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: If you havent had in less than 5 years, definitely should. Tetanus is horrific and preventable.
Answered 12/25/2015
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Depends : If you have had a booster within 10 years then you don’t need one. If you haven’t had one then I would recommend it.
Answered 3/3/2018
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Cactus spine remvd from hand 3 days ago, tetanus shot & septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) ds 2x.Finger is now swollen, painful& ibu not helping w/ pain or swelling. Age 41 female?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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Got punctured by a rusty nail, about an inch deep sideways in to my finger. It wasn't dirty,but it was rusty.Got tdap 7yrs ago.Do I need a shot?
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Can rust/burnt food from baking pans and a griddle give you tetanus?I think a piece of rust/burnt food got in my finger.got it out with nail clipper.
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