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You should go ASAP! Tetanus, or lockjaw, is a disease that begins to set in fairly rapidly and can be very deadly. A tetanus shot works in much the same way an anti-venom for a snake bite works. The sooner the better.
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∙ 15y agoYou shouldn't wait - you should go right away!! im in the same thing i dont know if i should go or not, i know for sure i dont have a tetanus shot. im 15 years old and my leg where i stepped on 2 rusty tacs is like really tighhtt
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∙ 14y agoA couple of weeks even months This doesn't seem like good advice... you should probably call your dr. right away and get his/her advice.
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What should a 15 year old have a tetanus booster or tdap if they stepped on a rusty nail and there immunization are up to date?
If your immunization is up to date, then you are fine! If not, you should get a tetanus shot ASAP after getting a rusty scrape or puncture wound. If you don't, and you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years, you can get Lockjaw.
What should you do if You step on a rusty nail which punctures your skin If you haven't done so recently?
go straight to a doctors to get a tetnus shot!!
How often should horse receive tetanus vaccination?
Horses should be vaccinated yearly against Tetanus and boosters may be recommended if a horse is injured.
How do you get a toothpick out of your foot?
Treat as you would any splinter. If it can be pulled out using forceps, the wound should be sterilized. A tetanus shot is also recommended for any puncture injury.Infected splinters require prompt professional medical care.
You steped on a nail and had a tetanus shot in 2004 do you need another shot?
Stepping on a rusty nail or any other type of puncture wound could cause a tetanus infection, a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system and is often fatal. This is not the ONLY way to contract the disease but one should always get checked out after cutting or puncturing the skin with any kind of rusty object.
Is horse serum used in tetanus vaccine?
No, and it never was. The tetanus vaccine only contains human immunoglobulin. There is something called tetanus anti-toxin that can be produced in horses or sheep. If you have a puncture wound and have never been immunized or it has been over 10 years since your last booster shot, your doctor may give you a shot of this antitoxin. It's like giving antivenom for a snakebite. This anti-toxin shot is NOT the same as the tetanus vaccine. It doesn't last long in your system, so it does not confer tetanus immunity.
Can you get tetanus by ingesting something with rust on it?
Yes. Depending on last tetanus shot (if any) and whether wound bled profusely or not.
How long before you get a tetnis shot?
The Tetanus vaccine is given to babies as part of a three part series called DTaP. This shot includes the vaccine for diptheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis. After the three part series, the Tdap shot should be given every ten years as a booster. This shot again includes tetanus, diptheria and acellular pertussis, but contains smaller amounts of the last two. If you do not get the ten year boosters you should definitely get a tetanus shot if you have a severe rug burn, are cut by any type of metal (including, but not limited to: staples, nails, gates, etc.) or get soil in a wound.
Why do horses need a tetanus shot after injury?
Horses need a booster shot for Tetanus because the bacteria could have gotten into the wound and cause and infection which would be fatal to the horse.
How long does tetnus injections last for?
You should get a tetanus shot every 10 years. If you work in an environment where you are more likely to get injured, you should get them every 5 years. If you get a wound that is deep or gets dirty then you should get a tetanus shot if it has been more than 5 years since your last one.
Should you get a tetanus shot if you were bitten by a hamster?
No, tetanus shots are for rusty metal.
Do a person need a tetanus shot if someone gets dog bite you He is up to date on his shots?
it wouldn't hurt to get a tetanus shot, but you definitely need to see a doctor. anytime you have a puncture wound from an animal bite, there is a VERY high chance of get a blood infection that can be extremely serious!!! if the animal is wild or abnormally vicious, you may need to get a rabies shot. if a human develops signs of rabies, it is too late!
