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A member asked:
Am i going to get tetanus from the tiny wood like splinter in the bottom of my feet (got a splinter on friday 8/26/16 at 6:40am and can't get it out but the part of the splinter broke so its tiny) even if i got vaccinated for tdap on 4/8/11?
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Tetanus and splinter: Very very very unlikely so I'd say no as tetanus is good for 10 years. But I would get it checked out and possibly removed at urgent care Do not worry.
Answered 8/29/2016
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Tetanus: A tetanus vaccine will protect you for up to 10 years, although we update it if there is a break in the skin after 5 years to keep you protected. Go to urgent care to have the splinter removed.
Answered 8/29/2016
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No: You are not likely to get tetanus from wood splinters but your vaccination is good for ten years and is current. You should seek help to get the splinter out before it gets infected.
Answered 8/30/2016
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