I was picking up stuff on the beach and accidently picked up a tiny piece of rusty metal. My finger did bleed a bit, so whatever got in got flushed out. I had a tetanus shot last fall do I need another?
2006-07-10 06:25:41 · 18 answers · asked by running2adream 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Tetanus shots are typically administered every 10 years unless you are immuno-compromised. If you've had a tetanus shot recently and are in good health you should be okay. Keep an eye on the wound. Watch for red streaking and tightness in the jaw area. If you experience any of the symptoms seek medical help immediately.
2006-07-10 14:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 different types, one that lasts 5 years and one that lasts 10. That is regarding the vaccine, of course. If you had the shot that is done for treatment, after you have an accident like the one you had now, that doesn't last. If you are sure you did the vaccine, you are covered. If you did the serum against the disease, you are not. Try to clear that, because it is serious. The fact that the blood came out doesn't affect the possibility to get the virus.
2006-07-10 06:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I ust got back from my docs this moment having had the jag as I'm off to Kenya at the end of the month.
I have my details in front of me.
I got the "Revaxiz" jag which covers Diptheria, Tetanus and Polio. I received it today and my card tells me I will need it again in 10 years.
If you had a shot last year I am sure you will be fine.
I'd so better win best answer for this one.
2006-07-10 06:32:50 · answer #3 · answered by johnny150171 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every 10 years
2006-07-10 06:29:36 · answer #4 · answered by hkbarrus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your first aid is nice and you don't told that when you had ur last fall,ok. as per WHO tetanus shot has to take at 0,1,6 months(3 inj.),then no TT for any wound up to 5 years,after 5 years if any then take only 1 dose ofTT .it works more 5 yrs. means totally 10yrs,if any after 10 yrs then u have to start from begining.
2006-07-10 06:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by baba 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every 10 years.
2006-07-10 23:37:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every 10 years, but if you get a bad cut or a dog bite, they will give you one after 5.
You should be OK
2006-07-10 07:11:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i cut my self a couple weeks ago at work.... and when i went to the med center the nurse asked me when i had my last tetanus shot..i said 97 and then she told me its almost time to get another... she said you need one every 10 yrs.
2006-07-10 06:31:08 · answer #8 · answered by nas88car300 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every 10 years
2006-07-10 06:29:06 · answer #9 · answered by lori b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once every ten years, usually. Unless something happens to you that you need another one before then. I'd ask the doctor about your situation.
2006-07-10 06:29:09 · answer #10 · answered by M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋