2006-08-07 16:02:54 · 13 answers · asked by Erica L 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Tetanus shots are good for ten years. If the object you cut yourself on was rusty or dirty and the wound was deep, it might be advisable to get one if you have not had a booster recently. If the cut was clean, wash it with warm running water and plain soap and apply a topical antibacterial cream like Neosporin or Bactracin. It should heal without a problem.
2006-08-08 17:39:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if what you cut it on was rusty or not. If it was, and you haven't had a tetanus shot for ten years, you should definitely go get it checked out and get one. Tetanus shots run out after 10 years. Generally, you should be fine unless what you cut it on was rusty.
2006-08-07 23:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by Sprinkle Spangles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no that first guy is wrong tetanus shots last for 10 years but they give you booster shots every 5 yrs. if you cut your finger on something that had rust on it you might wanna look into it. but generally metal parts dont have tetanus on them.
2006-08-07 23:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by shelleyluvzboyz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends- if you cut your finger on a rusty object then getting a tetanus shot would be advised, however if it was a plastic object, i think if you use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide (which will burn...rubbing alcohol hurts worse than hydrogen peroxide) to cleanse the cut then you should be fine. If you are still concerned then maybe you should talk to a doctor and see what he or she advises
2006-08-07 23:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by actressinthemaking2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't need one if it's been only a year. they last for closer to ten than 1 maybe seven or eight. been 8 years or seven maybe even six it's probably time to get another. and care for your wound well with or without a tetanus shot
2006-08-07 23:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by polyesterfred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get one every 7 to 10 years anyways. But it depends on what you cut your finger on..a rusty way then yes...a glass that broke then probably not. Hope you feel better.
2006-08-07 23:08:10 · answer #6 · answered by Illinoismom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not nessecarily. It depends if the object you cut your finger on was dirty or rusty. if it was dirty or rusty then you should definalty get one. if it wasnt then dont worry too much. however if you are unsure get one anyway just to be on the safe side.
2006-08-07 23:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by ness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes within seven hours or at least within 24 hours.
2006-08-08 08:57:05 · answer #8 · answered by drsuria_cbe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cut it with a rusty object you will probably need one, If not on a rusty object, then no.
2014-07-29 00:02:08 · answer #9 · answered by Brandon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If what you cut youself with wasn't rusty.... no.... if it was, yes.... unless you've had one in the past ten years or something like that
2006-08-07 23:07:07 · answer #10 · answered by brandon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋