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Poked by thumbtack at work, squeezed blood out&immediately applied iodine tincture bp, no rust on thumbtack, havent had tetanus shot, risk of tetanus?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Small risk: if tack was clean and new... Monitor yourself for any adverse symptoms as well as the area and keep it very clean and protected. If you are concerned be sure to follow up with your doctor right away!
Answered 4/2/2016
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A wound is a wound: Tetanus is possible when any cut on the skin is contaminated by tetanus spores that are all around, 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. Even if low risk it serves as a reminder to update your protection.If >10 yrs get the shot
Answered 4/20/2016
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