A member asked:

Got small wood splinter. don't remember if i took td while child.took td 10 years ago. i am 56, do i need another shot. palm is hurting. any concerns?

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Yes and No: Adults should receive tetanus boosters every 7-10 years and at least one of them should be a TDAP vaccine which includes a pertussis booster as well. That being said, it is unrelated to a wood splinter. There is no concern for tetanus infection from a wood splinter. These come from rusted metal. However if your hand is in pain, ensure that the splinter has been completely removed.

Answered 3/21/2015

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