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Should A Tetanus Shot Be Taken For The Splinter At The Bottom Of Foot?

I GOT A SPLINTER IN THE BOTTOM OF MY FOOT FROM A WOOD DOCK, THOUGHT i GOT IT ALL OUT BUT 3 WEEKS LATER IM STILL IN PAIN. jUST REMOVED 1/2 INCH MORE 4 DAYS AGO. fINALLY FEELING BETTER & HEALING AT SITE HAS BEGUN. IT NEVER LOOKED RED. DO I NEED A TETANUS SHOT?
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Thanks for contacting HCM with you medical concerns and questions.

You are concerned about a recent splinter from a wooden dock. I am glad to hear that you got the whole splinter out. for the splinter itself you do not need a tetanus shot. I would recommend that you review your medical history and if you have not had a tetanus booster in the last 10 years that you get one. Tetanus boosters are only good for 10 years and need a booster. If you have had one in the last 10 years you have nothing to worry about.

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Should A Tetanus Shot Be Taken For The Splinter At The Bottom Of Foot?

Thanks for contacting HCM with you medical concerns and questions. You are concerned about a recent splinter from a wooden dock. I am glad to hear that you got the whole splinter out. for the splinter itself you do not need a tetanus shot. I would recommend that you review your medical history and if you have not had a tetanus booster in the last 10 years that you get one. Tetanus boosters are only good for 10 years and need a booster. If you have had one in the last 10 years you have nothing to worry about. Hope this answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your medical concerns and questions