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Is Tetanus Shot Necessary For Stapler Pin Injury?
I collided with a colleauge in the hall today and ended up with a staple from a regular desk stapler in the back of my hand. I was able to remove it but one end was held somewhat firmly as if it might have lodged in bone. Both entry points bled following removal. The site is now somewhat painful to the touch and there is also pain when I move my hand. I had a tetanus shot in 2003 due to an injury. Should I seek a booster or is that overboard?
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. You are not under coverage for tetanus now. Risk of tetanus is there in the injury you had also. So better to take tetanus toxoid within 24 hours of injury. Wash the wound with saline and apply betadine.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. You are not under coverage for tetanus now. Risk of tetanus is there in the injury you had also. So better to take tetanus toxoid within 24 hours of injury. Wash the wound with saline and apply betadine.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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Hello dear,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.
Yes, booster dose of tetanus after a five years is necessary.
Pin may be rusted. This type of injury can create anaerobic atmosphere which is necessary to grow tetanus bacilli.
So in my advice you can take the tetanus shot. Once taken this shot will be effective for next five years.
Please take good care of the wound. Do good dressing and cleaning this will prevent the future infection.
You can take the X ray done as it can say us whether it has stuck in to the bone or not. If it's into the bone than it may require long term treatment.
I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
I read and understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.
Yes, booster dose of tetanus after a five years is necessary.
Pin may be rusted. This type of injury can create anaerobic atmosphere which is necessary to grow tetanus bacilli.
So in my advice you can take the tetanus shot. Once taken this shot will be effective for next five years.
Please take good care of the wound. Do good dressing and cleaning this will prevent the future infection.
You can take the X ray done as it can say us whether it has stuck in to the bone or not. If it's into the bone than it may require long term treatment.
I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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