I just cut a chunk out of my finger with these scissors (not sure how to spell that!!) from work...do I need a shot?
2006-08-07 10:28:05 · 11 answers · asked by Jo G 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
better to be safe than sorry. If it happened at work, they're paying for the shot not you. Go for it.
2006-08-07 10:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by real_sweetheart_76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are you don't. Tetanus shots are usually an issue with puncture wounds, especially if the item that punctured the skin was dirty or rusty. Also, a tetanus shot is usually good for 10 years. If you have had one in the past 10 years, you're probably fine. You may still want to check with a doctor though.
2006-08-07 10:32:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm certain that obtaining the fowl pox is alot worse than getting the shot. Chicken pox can depart scars on you, the shot would possibly not. The tetanus shot isn't too unhealthy however your arm possibly just a little gentle for a few days. You will probably be best!
2016-08-28 11:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tetnus shots last for 10 years, if you have had one in that time, you should be ok. also you should be ok as long as the scissors wern't rusted ot anything. plus tetnus shots really hurt. but if you took a chunk out of your finger i would go to the doctor anyway because you might need stiches and antibiotics would stop any infection.
2006-08-08 01:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by bekka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More then likely yes you need a tetanus shot.
2006-08-07 12:56:41 · answer #5 · answered by southern_gal_wow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have a tetanus shot every ten years to prevent a disease known as lockjaw.
2006-08-07 15:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tetnus shots are good for up to 7years. If you dont knw where those scissors have been or if they were dirty, I would suggest getting a Tetnus shot
2006-08-07 16:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by moon and starz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is always best 2 b on d safer side,what is d harm 2 take a tetanus shot.these small things should never b ignored.
2006-08-07 10:36:59 · answer #8 · answered by sapna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, But make sure you fill out an incident report. I'm sure your HR people will want to know just in case. They can cover the cost since it hapened at work, so you need to document.
2006-08-07 10:33:01 · answer #9 · answered by medicine man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probually not. Depending on your age. They are good for many years. If you can't remember when you had your last one, it wouldn't hurt to get one. (Well the shot might hurt but it will put your mind at ease.)
2006-08-07 13:19:53 · answer #10 · answered by thdsings 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋