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What are my chances i get tetanus if i was pricked by a needle while working outside?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Booster needed: Pretty rare. But if you haven't had tetanus booster in the last ten years get one to protect yourself. Tetanus is a slow growing organism, so you have time to get that booster, but don't procrastinate too long.

Answered 12/2/2017

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Some basics: Tetanus spores, like dust, are everywhere in the environment and in higher concentration outside and I soils. They can enter any break in the skin like regular germs. Over time they emerge and establish a germ infection and begin to make the toxin that causes tetanus. If you've had a tetanus booster within 10 yrs you only need to worry about a regular germ infection, if not, get one.

Answered 12/3/2017

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