do i need to go get another shot. the doctor told me i would be fine but they didnt look up my record. they finaly did and it said the in november of this year it would be 10 years ago. i steped on it on sunday and it is now thursday. will it matter if i dont go get anouther one?
2007-06-21 06:19:00 · 15 answers · asked by jodij2493 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I'd get another one.
2007-06-21 06:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by Sabine É 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Listen to the RN...she is the only one who answered correctly. A tetanus shot right now will not help you for stepping on the nail 4 days ago. It would be good for the future. For right now you need to focus on the signs and symptoms of tenany. The symptoms are often jaw or neck stiffness, difficulty swallowing, and irritability. There may be pain or tingling where the tetanus bacteria entered, followed by spasticity of nearby muscles. If you notice any of these symptoms in the next 10 days then go to the ER immediately.
2007-06-21 17:05:35 · answer #2 · answered by Dennis R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would be wise to go get the shot now even though it happened Sunday so you don't have to worry about it if you step on something else in the near future. Just make a nurses appointment to get your shot and they will give it to you. Also be sure to keep your OWN immunization records up to date so that YOU know when you had your last shots.
2007-06-21 13:25:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume that you are referring to a Tetanus shot.
Ask the doctor to give you a booster shot because it's just about time anyways. Better safe than sorry.
2007-06-21 13:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by Ayliann 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
(YES) go to the doctor and get the shot any time you have a accident like that and there is a break in the skin you must get a tatunus shot .
2007-06-21 13:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by mz.thang 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a tetanus shot only lasts for 10 years.
2007-06-21 13:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would get another one, I think tetnus shots are only good for 10 years.
2007-06-21 13:22:32 · answer #7 · answered by jeeperamyjo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't trust your doctor, get a second opinion. Or, tell your doctor it is worrying you and you would feel better getting a tetanus shot.
2007-06-21 13:22:32 · answer #8 · answered by Go Bears! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for your current wound it is pretty much too late for a tetanus shot to do any good, you need to get them within 24 hours of the injury....but, since you are almost due, I would get another anyway.
2007-06-21 13:24:25 · answer #9 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
what matters is how did you find the time to type this statement since you've stepped on a nail. There are higher priorities in your life now than taking the time to type on Yahoo!Answers.
2007-06-21 13:22:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no tetinus shot usually last 10-11 years so your good, but you might need stiches, good luck, clean that wound :)
2007-06-21 17:28:58 · answer #11 · answered by ♥Nikki♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋