I cut my hand open on an old nail 3 days ago and didn't go go get a tetanus shot. I just washed it with soap and Hydrogen peroxide and wrapped it up. People have been giving me a real hard time over this, should I go and get one now or is it really too late after 24 hours? I was vaccinated 6 years ago.
2006-11-24 19:32:06 · 11 answers · asked by flared 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Your vaccination should protect you for 10 years. Since you received your vaccination 6 years ago you should be fine. Just stay up to date with your immunizations and that should take care of it. They have these shots to protect you before you have a problem. If you are not comfortable, go see your doctor and have him/her check it out.
2006-11-24 21:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tetanus affects skeletal muscle, a type of striated muscle used in voluntary movement. The "spatula test" is a clinical test for tetanus that involves touching the posterior pharyngeal wall with a sterile, soft-tipped instrument, and observing the effect. I dont know whether this serious as Im not a doctor. Better go to a doctor. Hope this helped. Sam.
2016-05-23 00:04:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its always better late than never. And its good to be safe, rather than sorry later.
It can sit in your system for 3-21 days before it hits, and you can start having symptoms after just 8 days. It really depends on how close to your nervous system the cut was.
Depending also on which type you might/might-not-have gotten, there are some serious penalties to pay if you dont play it safe.
Read up more about it on the source link --->
2006-11-24 19:35:47 · answer #3 · answered by Midnite 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think your vaccination should still be good although keep an eye on your injury. If it starts to look infected then go and see the doctor.
2006-11-25 10:26:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a tetanus shot is good for 10 years.
2006-11-24 19:37:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I BELIEVE THEY LAST FOR 10 YEARS call doctors office to be sure,and yes I;d get the shot could cause lock jaw if you don't.
2006-11-24 19:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by deedee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i would, why chance having lockjaw when you can get a shot which takes 10 seconds to get, plus then ur shots will be up to date (if they arent already. if they are then void what i just said)
2006-11-24 19:35:03 · answer #7 · answered by Ammie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call hospital,or,clinic they will tell you .my boyfriend step-ed ON nail and his foot got all red and i had to take him to the clinic and they had to give him iv.and antibiotic's and he had not had a tent us shot in about the same as you.So make sure and watch for swelling and redness.
2006-11-24 23:37:54 · answer #8 · answered by bonnie2davis@yahoo.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have done the right thing. Ignore those other mind-controlled robots.
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2006-11-24 20:22:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
i would get it just to be safe
2006-11-25 01:04:19 · answer #10 · answered by gousa1991 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋