how do you know if you have tetanus,and what are the symptoms?
2007-07-29 10:30:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
http://www.faqs.org/health/Sick-V4/Tetanus.html
This website has all the info on tetanus.... hope that's not what you have... get your vaccinations! Lock Jaw and stiffness are the key signs...
2007-07-29 10:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tetanus is what is commonly called "lock jaw". If you had an injury that might have gotten dirt in it, you should have a tetanus shot, to be safe.
2007-07-29 17:39:02 · answer #2 · answered by Joan H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first you have to get a wound involving metal penetrating the skin. Now, whether you are at risk of contracting it depends on when you got your tetanus booster shot. The vaccine.
Now, also it depends on how deep the wound is.
If you got just a scratch, it ok. If you had a deep wound, you need to get another shot. This is from my personal experience.
2007-07-29 17:38:52 · answer #3 · answered by Rajas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋