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I Cut My Toe At The Swimming Pool Yesterday, It

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Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2020
Question: I cut my toe at the swimming pool yesterday, it bleed a lot yesterday, and through a plaster last night and starting to again this morning, it doesn’t need stitches etc but I’m worried about a tetanus jag? I’m 27 and haven’t had one since 14 because it was at a swimming pool and there’s a lot off germs etc
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Risks of tetanus very low. You may apply the anti-tetanus serum for safety.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service.

I have read your query.

If you are vaccinated correctly (following the recommended schedule) the chances of tetanus infection are very low.

Anyway, the antitetanus serum may be applied up to 48 hours after the wound if you think that the wound was contaminated.

So, go to your ER to apply it in order to be sure.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

let me know if I can assist you further.
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I Cut My Toe At The Swimming Pool Yesterday, It

Brief Answer: Risks of tetanus very low. You may apply the anti-tetanus serum for safety. Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to "Ask a Doctor" service. I have read your query. If you are vaccinated correctly (following the recommended schedule) the chances of tetanus infection are very low. Anyway, the antitetanus serum may be applied up to 48 hours after the wound if you think that the wound was contaminated. So, go to your ER to apply it in order to be sure. Hope you found the answer helpful. let me know if I can assist you further.