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Is Tetanus Injection Safe For An Injury From A Metal?
Question: hi i was wondering what sort of cuts require a tetanus injection
hi the pics i have uploaded are relating to my situation one image is the cut and the other image is how i cut myself on the bar thing under the latch.
hi the pics i have uploaded are relating to my situation one image is the cut and the other image is how i cut myself on the bar thing under the latch.
Brief Answer:
Take tetanus injection for a safer side.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and reviewed the pictures.
One should take tetanus shot after getting injured (even mild to severe) from any kind of metal (iron, steel and aluminium etc).
Clinically I also recommend to take tetanus shot after getting cut injury from a wooden stick as well.
Also, for any crush injuries/ burn injury or any injury/ wound which is contaminated with soil or dust particles.
In your case, the cut wound is small for which you can apply any OTC antiseptic cream/ointment after cleaning it properly with sterile water.
But I would advise you to take one tetanus shot intramuscular for a safer side since the object causing the cut, is a metal.
Hope this helps and let me know if you need more help.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Take tetanus injection for a safer side.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and reviewed the pictures.
One should take tetanus shot after getting injured (even mild to severe) from any kind of metal (iron, steel and aluminium etc).
Clinically I also recommend to take tetanus shot after getting cut injury from a wooden stick as well.
Also, for any crush injuries/ burn injury or any injury/ wound which is contaminated with soil or dust particles.
In your case, the cut wound is small for which you can apply any OTC antiseptic cream/ointment after cleaning it properly with sterile water.
But I would advise you to take one tetanus shot intramuscular for a safer side since the object causing the cut, is a metal.
Hope this helps and let me know if you need more help.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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Dr. Sonia Raina
so if i don't take tetanus and just wash it properly, i should be fine, i cannot get to the doctors till Thursday.
Brief Answer:
Yes, just wash the wound with sterile water and dettol/savlon. It is fine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
There is no hard n fast rule to take a tetanus shot as I have recommended to take it to be on safer side.
However, there is no need to take if you have taken a tetanus shot in last 5 years as the immunity of T.T. shot may last up to 5 years.
But it is advisable to take it on a safer side and if you are going to take it, then it has to be within 24-48 hours following a cut injury.
You can wash the wound with sterile water and dettol/ savlon, then apply antiseptic dressing to cover it for initial couple of days. You will be fine.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Yes, just wash the wound with sterile water and dettol/savlon. It is fine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
There is no hard n fast rule to take a tetanus shot as I have recommended to take it to be on safer side.
However, there is no need to take if you have taken a tetanus shot in last 5 years as the immunity of T.T. shot may last up to 5 years.
But it is advisable to take it on a safer side and if you are going to take it, then it has to be within 24-48 hours following a cut injury.
You can wash the wound with sterile water and dettol/ savlon, then apply antiseptic dressing to cover it for initial couple of days. You will be fine.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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Dr. Sonia Raina
what is the immunization called is it called tetanus injection and is there any injection you can have that combines the tetanus injection. Thanks
sorry i am just really concerned, i also worry easily. so should i be worried or just wash it properly and brush it off.
sorry i am just really concerned, i also worry easily. so should i be worried or just wash it properly and brush it off.
Brief Answer:
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again,
Tetanus toxoid is a killed vaccine,we routinely called it as tetanus shot or injection.'
There is a combination vaccine called DPT (diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus) where Tetanus is also given in pediatric as part of national immunization schedule.
There is NO need to worry here.You can wash the cut wound as I said earlier and probably it gets healed within 3 to 5 days.
Further,I would advise to take tetanus shot within 48 hours of the injury for a safer side.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again,
Tetanus toxoid is a killed vaccine,we routinely called it as tetanus shot or injection.'
There is a combination vaccine called DPT (diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus) where Tetanus is also given in pediatric as part of national immunization schedule.
There is NO need to worry here.You can wash the cut wound as I said earlier and probably it gets healed within 3 to 5 days.
Further,I would advise to take tetanus shot within 48 hours of the injury for a safer side.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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Dr. Deepak
alright so if i just wash it with hot soap and water put a band aide on it and see a my local doctor on Thursday it should be fine.
Brief Answer:
Yes,that's fine
Detailed Answer:
At present,better you wash this cut wound with soap and water and apply antiseptic cream/ointment and cover it.
Since the wound is small,it won't take much time to heal.So there is no hurry to see doctor right now.
You can consult on Thursday ,there is no issue.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Yes,that's fine
Detailed Answer:
At present,better you wash this cut wound with soap and water and apply antiseptic cream/ointment and cover it.
Since the wound is small,it won't take much time to heal.So there is no hurry to see doctor right now.
You can consult on Thursday ,there is no issue.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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Dr. Prasad
Thanks do rapid antiseptic rash relief cream should be fine. Am i right.
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes,you can use rapid antiseptic rash relief cream.It would be fine.No issue.
Regards,
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes,you can use rapid antiseptic rash relief cream.It would be fine.No issue.
Regards,
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Dr. Deepak
Thanks for your help this afternoon/night. sorry for all the questions i am one of those people who worry easily even over small things i also get concerned really easily too. so just to make sure
its not a big deal
wash with warm soap and water then apply antiseptic cream
check with doctor on Thursday
so all in all everything should be fine regardless if i see the doctor or not.
its not a big deal
wash with warm soap and water then apply antiseptic cream
check with doctor on Thursday
so all in all everything should be fine regardless if i see the doctor or not.
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the appreciation.
Since this is a small cut wound,I do not think there is anything to be concerned much.
With proper care and antiseptic application, the wound will start to heal within 3 to 5 days and you will be fine.
And preferably tetanus shot should be taken for a safe side.Otherwise there is nothing to worry.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the appreciation.
Since this is a small cut wound,I do not think there is anything to be concerned much.
With proper care and antiseptic application, the wound will start to heal within 3 to 5 days and you will be fine.
And preferably tetanus shot should be taken for a safe side.Otherwise there is nothing to worry.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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Dr. Deepak
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