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Tetanus shots are good for 10 years. You only need another one if it has been longer than 10 years since your last one. However, it is better to be safe than sorry, so getting a booster shot is a good idea. I do not think there is a specified time lapse between getting a wound and a shot. The sooner the better. If the wound is deep and dirty, wash it thoroughly and use copious amounts of disinfectant, such as hydrogen peroxide.
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How do you prevent getting tetanus?
When you're an adult, you don't have to get your tetanus shot every 10 years if you don't want to. Doctors don't have time to chase everybody to make sure they have their shots every 10 years. They have more important things to do than that. If you have diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, HIV, cancer or any other uncurable disease, your physician can force you to get vaccinated every 10 years. He/she can force you to get the flu shot every year if you have health problems. But as long as you're an adult and you have no health problems, they can't force you to get a tetanus shot. If you have a bad burn, a deep cut that requires stitches, an animal bite or a surgery, the doctors can force you to get your tetanus shot. If they don't force you to get your tetanus shot and you develop diphteria or the tetanus disease, you could sue the doctors. Or if you're in a position where you can't sue ( wich would probably be the case), your family would sue the doctors for you.
When do I need a tetanus shot?
As I understand, there is no last required tetanus shot. The vaccinations for tetanus are administered every ten years after the age of 6 years old. Before the age of six years old, a tetanus and diptheria vaccination is given when one is an infant, I believe. Exception is when one experiences in particular a deep would. If this occurs, a tetanus vaccination is given as what is called post-exposure prophylaxis. What that means is that the vaccination for tetanus is given due to the possibility that, due to the wound, one may have been exposed to the bacteria that causes the disease of tetanus. After the tetanus vaccination is given, it may take up to two weeks for the formulation of antibodies to prevent acquiring the disease of tetanus.
What is the time frame for hitting a GOLF shot?
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Do you need a tetanus shot after stepping on a small rusty nail?
As soon as possible. You really don't want to wait because the area that was punctured can get infected and the blood stream has been exposed as well. Go to the ER or get a doctor appointment IMMEDIATELY and get it taken care of, for your own health
What happens if you get tetanus shots twice?
You'll need another shot ten years after your last one. The ten years number is just the amount of time that the effects of the shot tend to wear off, so we recommend getting a new shot around that time.
Why is it tetanus vaccine is given in the morning?
In my area, tetanus vaccine is given at any time of day.
Does a cut from a tin can require a shot?
Yes. Tins are stored for a very long period of time in non hygienic environments. If the cut is deep enough to expose the bone, then you need a tetanus shot as soon as possible.
How do you find out the last time you had a tetanus shot?
If you don't know, it is probably safest to see a doctor and get one. You can't get too many so it's better to be safe.
Can a tetanus vaccine cure tetanus?
You absolutely can die from tetanus if you do not receive the treatment, which is a LONG and painful process. In fact, that's why everyone is so adamant that you receive the vaccine known as a "tetanus shot."
Why is your arm sore and swollen from tetanus shot?
Your not use to being shot all the time and sometimes when you get more than one shot in the same arm, it begins to swell up. Soon enough before three days the swelling will stop and return to its regular self.
Do you need a tetanus shot for a small glass cut?
no, not all the time depending on the size of the cut. Just remember to clense the wound or to close the wound so no bacteria is let in. If bacteria is let in then you would need a tetnis shot.
You accidentally shot videos with night vision on is there a way to put colors on the videos?
No. Once the video has been shot, there is no changing the colours. Unless you want to edit it frame by frame, which is hard and time consuming which often takes a professional.
