HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Getting Tetanus Shot After Slight Piercing Of Skin By Dog Needed?

i was meant to go for a tetanus jab about 6-8 months ago but havn't been and i just got bitten by my pet dog as she is protective with things and tried to take something from her and she bit me. there was no bleeding just a slight piercing of the skin and is a little purple but im worried as i havn't had a tetanus jab will anything happen to me
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
HI
Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic.

Though Tetanus is recommended if there is bleeding from the wound , I would still advise you to get a Tetanus shot as you were due for that . Don't worry just because you have not got the Tetanus shot on the due date doesn't mean that you can get tetanus now .

Just get the Shot now and you will be protected . I hope your pet dog is vaccinated to Rabies too .

Hope this answers your query.
Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask.
Happy to help you.
Regards.
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]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Tetanus


Loading Online Doctors....
Is Getting Tetanus Shot After Slight Piercing Of Skin By Dog Needed?

HI Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic. Though Tetanus is recommended if there is bleeding from the wound , I would still advise you to get a Tetanus shot as you were due for that . Don t worry just because you have not got the Tetanus shot on the due date doesn t mean that you can get tetanus now . Just get the Shot now and you will be protected . I hope your pet dog is vaccinated to Rabies too . Hope this answers your query. Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask. Happy to help you. Regards.