My 13 month old daughter bit me and broke the skin and now theres a nasty bruise where she bit me. Does she or I need a tetanus shot?
2007-10-08 17:26:04 · 10 answers · asked by bx_belladonna 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
No, probably not. If it starts looking infected in the next day or two I'd have a doctor look at it. For now, just keep an eye on it, try applying some neosporin to it. Your daughter doesn't need a shot either. Take care! Hope all turns out well for you and baby! :)
2007-10-08 17:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by iammom1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you need a tetanus shot but did you bite her back? If you didn't, expect her to do it again! And I am not talking about breaking her skin or anything, just enough to let her know how teeth feel!
2007-10-08 17:35:40 · answer #2 · answered by chestnutlocs1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you haven't had one in the past 10 years, it might be a good idea to go ahead and get one. your daughter should be fine.
wash the bite area well with warm water and mild soap. apply some neosporin and cover with a bandaid or wrap your arm in gauze to keep the germs out.
watch it closely for signs of infection which are
-increased redness or swelling to bite area
-the bite becomes more painful,tender, or hot to touch
-the bite begins to drain liquid of any kind (clear,green, or yellowish-brown in color. pus)
-you begin to run a fever of 100.5 or higher
these are all indications of infection and you'll need antibiotics to treat it. make an appt immediately with your dr.
hope this helps
2007-10-08 17:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tetnus is not a likely outcome but infection is a definate possibility.
Keep the area clean and monitor it closely.
Make sure your daughter knows she hurt you and that what she did was very bad!
I had a daughter who was a "biter" at that age and it was VERY hard to break her of the habit.
2007-10-08 17:38:30 · answer #4 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but keep a close eye on the wound for redness around it, pus-like drainage, and unusual heat. Human bites are at high risk for infection.
2007-10-08 17:31:22 · answer #5 · answered by nursekuba 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd get your kid a mussel. What the heck are you teaching your kid that would make her bite like that?
2007-10-08 17:34:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The little one needs a pop on the butt.
2007-10-08 17:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by timbugtiny 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
noo just get
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2007-10-08 17:28:54 · answer #8 · answered by serser92695 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-10-08 17:29:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow idk maybe but since shes ur blood i really dont kno
2007-10-08 17:29:10 · answer #10 · answered by kitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋