Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
A metal trash can in the bathroom that is a bit rusty slighlty fell on my finger it was red a bit but there is no visible scratch or wound, is tetanus shot needed?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No. Only for an especially deep wound, or one with ground-in dirt.
Answered 7/5/2022
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Big red scratch after contact with rusty nail should I be fine no tetanus shot has been a day? No bloody hand or nothing but a little worried
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Cut finger on metal 24 hrs ago. Tetanus ok, washed, doesn't look infected. Very tiny bit blood when change bandage. Normal healing or need stitches?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
6 days ago I cut my finger putting on skies.Wound is small and not deep.It did bleed a little. Didnt get a tetanus shot. Should I worry about tetanus?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I scratched my finger on a rose about 7 hours ago. The tip now hurts and feels tingly. I had tetanus shots when little. Should I go to ER immediately?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I got a small puncture wound from a rusty, metal toilet cleaning brush in our bathroom. Didn't bleed, but hurt, still does.Last tetanus shot 8 yrs ago?
Hello! I use clorox to wash the dishes n cleaning the bathroom now my fingers are becoming swollen n ithchy n some redness...please can u help me ?
Cut my finger 5 days ago, tetanus up to date- finally starting to heal. As long as its not red or painful then it's not infected, correct?
My 3 yr old slammed bathroom door on her finger and has some swellen finger and with blue red on the back of her finger.Advise? Best advise
I was in the mountains yesterday and I got cut on my lower leg by rusty barbed wire. It's just a red scratch. Should I get a tetanus shot? I'm 21.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
