Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Should Tetanus Vaccine Be Taken For A Non Healing Boil?
Hi Doctor, My husband poke a small boil with a pin which had rust -the boil then worsened in a week turning read and seviour pain. We had not told the doctor who is treating about the rust pin -thought it was just a boil. Then it had lots of puss formation -and for two weeks its is still not cured even after a dose of antibiotics.
We do dressing every two days with peroxides -but should we take tetanus vaccine
We do dressing every two days with peroxides -but should we take tetanus vaccine
Wed, 8 Apr 2015
Hi,
As you had pricked the boil with rusted pin, Tetanus toxoid injection is to be taken.
As this wound is not healing after a course of antibiotic, it seems that proper dressing with removal of pus completely and then dressing with antibiotic cream is required.
This type of dressing is not possible by yourself as it gives severe pain.
So it is advisable to go for dressing by your doctor only.
OPk and take care.
As you had pricked the boil with rusted pin, Tetanus toxoid injection is to be taken.
As this wound is not healing after a course of antibiotic, it seems that proper dressing with removal of pus completely and then dressing with antibiotic cream is required.
This type of dressing is not possible by yourself as it gives severe pain.
So it is advisable to go for dressing by your doctor only.
OPk and take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Vaccination
Loading Online Doctors....