it was a new coil of nails...
2006-10-30 14:33:44 · 41 answers · asked by Mookie 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
yes, get a tetanus shot!
2006-10-30 14:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Of course you need a tetanus shot or even a booster shot, rusty or not, especially a nail gun, chemicals on that nail have entered your bloodstream (metal particles,oil preservatives and glue?) can cause a lot of pain, even infection, GET TO A DOCTOR NOW ! Take a sample of the nails off the roll with you too ! Just in case.
2006-10-30 14:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by Steven H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!! Even if it was a "new" coil, it's been exposed to the air which has many, many types of contaminates. Even if you've had a tetanus shot, unless it was just recently, it's alway a good idea to get a "booster" just to be safe and have the doc check the area of the wound. Keep the area clean and if any redness shows up, get into a doc for antibiotics.
2006-10-30 14:40:05 · answer #3 · answered by Lynn F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you have not had a tetanus shot in the last 7 years you should get one immediately. even though the nails were new, there is metal dust, residue or just general dirt in the air that could get you a serious infection.Also if you are havin pain while walking you may need crutches.
Anthony
2006-11-02 12:50:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will add my yes even though i see i don't have to by now but, heck i like two points just as much as anyone else i guess. SO YES you should have one no longer than 24 hours after an incident happens. I see someone also said if you have not had one in 8-10 years and yes that is about how long they do last but...and yes there is always a but isn't there? well, in this case the butt, is this they always recommend a booster shot when something happens so its just as important to go if you have had one as it is if you have not.
2006-10-30 14:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by sammy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did the same thing about a year ago. I couldn't remember when the last tetnus shot I had was, so I decided, better safe than sorry. Might not be a bad idea. The oil from the nail gun can get inside the wound and ,in my case, a little piece of fabric from my pants was imbedded in there also. I never would have seen that on my own. Good luck.
2006-10-30 14:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by Joel A 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
OMG. You shot yourself with a nail gun and you are worried about Tetanus? Get to a doctor man!! You could have a deep infection soon and torn ligaments in your leg.
2006-10-30 14:36:47 · answer #7 · answered by FruitLoop 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
if you have not had a tetanus shot in the last 5 years you should get one immediately. even though the nails were new, there is metal dust, residue or just general dirt in the air that could get you a serious infection.
go to the doctor and do it now!
good luck and um do they have training on nail guns?
2006-10-30 14:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by annie - rainbow goddess 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes-- you need a tetanus shot ASAP-- or it could become infected and that would be very bad
2006-10-30 14:39:07 · answer #9 · answered by Kristen L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Shot My Self
2016-12-18 08:58:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tetanus toxoid vax is good for 10 years (not 5). Do the math. If you can't recall when you last had one, it's time for a booster.
2006-10-30 14:36:51 · answer #11 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋