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Should Tetanus Injection Be Taken After Stepping On Rusty Nail?
3 days ago I steped on A rusty nail,If I was serously injured when i was hit by a car in 2007,would a tetanus shot have been part of the standard procedure the hospital (kaiser) have given me during treatment for my injurys? Im the sole caregiver for my mother who has melanoma cancer and havent been able to get away to see see a doctor .any advice would be greatly apreceated,thank you.
Sat, 21 Jun 2014
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Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Yes, you must have been given tetanus shot at that time of accident.
However, since that was in 2007, i would recommend you to take a shot now, because we don't know what vaccination was given to you.
So, to be sure and safe get a 2 ml TT shot intramuscularly stat.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Yes, you must have been given tetanus shot at that time of accident.
However, since that was in 2007, i would recommend you to take a shot now, because we don't know what vaccination was given to you.
So, to be sure and safe get a 2 ml TT shot intramuscularly stat.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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