A member asked:

How to know if you have tetanus? i stepped on an old earring almost 3 weeks ago and my upper arms/legs, back of neck and shoulders are sore feeling..

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Booster every 10 yrs: Tetanus is a very serious illness that starts with lockjaw, muscle spasms, swallowing diff, neck pain, and fever. Children need their primary tetanus vaccinations, and adults should get a tetanus booster every 10 years (usually given as DT, a booster that also protects you against diphtheria). If you had one within 10 years (or even up to 20), then the chances of getting tetanus are extremely low.

Answered 8/4/2016

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