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Is Tetanus Shot Required For Cuts From A Rusty Nail?
I got pricked by a slightly rusty nail, and no blood came out. I don't recall the last time I got a tetanus shot, but my mom told me it's fine since it's not really swelling. It happened during the night, so it was about 4 hours ago. What do I need to do?
Fri, 8 Sep 2017
Hi There
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that rusty nail can be very dangerous as it is the perfect environment for clostridium tetani ( Tetanus causing bacteria ). If left untreated it can cause you Tetanus symptoms like, muscle pains, muscle stiffness, facial muscle spasm , fever or nervous system dysfunction.
It's recommended for you to seek immediate medical attention . Treatment includes wound care, course of antibiotics and tetanus antitoxin injection.
Hope this will help
Kind Regards
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that rusty nail can be very dangerous as it is the perfect environment for clostridium tetani ( Tetanus causing bacteria ). If left untreated it can cause you Tetanus symptoms like, muscle pains, muscle stiffness, facial muscle spasm , fever or nervous system dysfunction.
It's recommended for you to seek immediate medical attention . Treatment includes wound care, course of antibiotics and tetanus antitoxin injection.
Hope this will help
Kind Regards
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I really appreciate your concern, once it is the tetanus shot being taken then it is nothing to worry, but the only matter of concern is infection, that is to be seen, if no swelling is there then it is nothing to worry, I would like to advise just to watch for pain and swelling if it is there then it may be sign of infection if it is not there then it is not the infection and no need to worry about this hope this information helps.
Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, once it is the tetanus shot being taken then it is nothing to worry, but the only matter of concern is infection, that is to be seen, if no swelling is there then it is nothing to worry, I would like to advise just to watch for pain and swelling if it is there then it may be sign of infection if it is not there then it is not the infection and no need to worry about this hope this information helps.
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