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When Should A Tetnus Shot Be Taken After An Iron Nail Injury?

Posted on Sat, 24 May 2014

Question: hi
i was at my construction site and iron nail got into my feet. Can i know by evening i can go and take the injection or should i go immediately. Has i have a important meeting now

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can visit the doctor this evening...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can visit the doctor for a tetanus toxoid shot this evening. But make sure you receive it.

For now, I hope you removed any particles from your flesh. Clean the wound under running water and keep it dry.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (3 minutes later)

Thanks for the reply Dr XXXXXXX

Ya i have removed it cleaned the wound with water and savlon and have put the bandage

Thanks,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No bandage if there is no bleeding...

Detailed Answer:
I wouldn't bandage the wound if it is not large and if it is not bleeding. Small wound such as prick injuries will not cause significant infection.

You can get the TT shots this evening when you visit the doctor.

Thanks for your query.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar