2006-06-13 17:45:01 · 20 answers · asked by Helen B 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
YES!!! You never know what was on that nail...and it isn't worth risking. It's a quick needle and it's over with...better than losing your foot!
2006-06-15 07:07:06 · answer #1 · answered by ctyce 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do. A tetanus shot is needed if you step on a rusty nail, regardless of the length.
2006-06-15 12:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by brian 2010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you must if you didnt get a tetanus shot in the last 5 years.
Tetanus is a serious and often fatal disease caused by the neurotoxin tetanospasmin which is produced by the Gram-positive, obligate anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani. Infection usually originates from a contaminated wound, often a cut or deep puncture wound. Common symptoms are muscle spasms in the jaw (hence the common name lockjaw), followed by difficulty swallowing and general muscle stiffness in other parts of the body. Infection can be prevented by proper immunization, as well as by post-exposure prophylaxis.
Go get immunized!!!!
2006-06-14 15:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by montana_leather_thong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's recommended that you receive a booster every 7 to 10 years (depending on the area and the physician's school of thought). Considering the consequences of tetanus, if you're not positive when your last booster was, I would definitely recommend that you get one.
2006-06-14 17:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by cgspitfire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tetanus shots prevent infection by Botxhulinum tetanii, a nasty bug that causes constant painful muscle tremors. In my career as a nurse I have seen one case untreated and it is a horrible way to die, so you should get the shot!
2006-06-14 17:11:57 · answer #5 · answered by djordan021 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is, tetanus can kill,cripple and torture ,its better to suffer a small injecton than suffer the consequences
but the drawback here is that if you didnt take the shot within 24 hours of the injury ,theres no specific advantage to taking it now.
2006-06-14 13:13:52 · answer #6 · answered by drrr07 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that 1/16 much may contain a virus or bacteria, why take the chance of getting an infection, get the shot
2006-06-14 00:50:52 · answer #7 · answered by aa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is better to be safe than sorry so I would go ahead a get the shot. Its quick and doesn't hurt.
2006-06-14 00:47:48 · answer #8 · answered by cboyce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u havent has a tetnus shot in the past 5 yrs i believe then yes u need to get one. asap like tonight...i dnt think u want poison in ur blood or lockjaw do u.....
2006-06-14 00:47:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! Especially if you don't know when your last tetanus shot was.
2006-06-14 01:53:47 · answer #10 · answered by virgiey7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋