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Pricked By Sewing Needle Should I Get Tetanus Shot

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Dr.  Praveen G MD

I am getting hair transplant done next week. I am thinking of taking an anti tetanus shot before ..., the last time I took an anti-tetanus shot was in feb-2013. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen G ( Infectious Diseases Specialist)
Dr.  Shoaib Khan MD

Hi! I just bought a sewing kit and pricked my finger with the sewing needle. Should I be worried about tetanus? I'm 9 months pregnant, if I had tetanus, could the fetus get... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shoaib Khan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Archana Verma MD

I need to know that my baby is 16 month old and got minor scratch from needle. She has received 3 doses of dtap till date. And now her booster dose is due in march. Does she need extra shot of tetanus ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Archana Verma ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Shoaib Khan MD

My 10 year old had a tetanus shot today in his right arm as part of his normal check up. He now has ... where the shot was done is very minor. I assume that the numbness is due to the needle... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shoaib Khan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Tushar Kanti Biswas MD

my question is regarding tetanus vaccine . last month my leg is scratched by a dog i went to ... vaccine as per schedule .but i think doctor forgot tetanus vaccine .now my question is 1)am i safe from ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

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Dr. Praveen MD

a thick sewing needle. Should i get a tetanus shot? The tool had clay on it, and my finger did not bleed. I last had a tetanus shot no more that 3 years ago. The tip of my... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Muzaffer Hussain Parray MD

put rubbing alcohol on the wound to disinfect the area. Should I be worried? Should I go get a tetanus shot? What exactly should I do? I am not sure of the last time I got a... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray ( Dentist)
Dr. Arunmozhi Varman MD

Hi there, so I got stabbed with a sewing needle on my bed. I was sewing some paints together that ... medical records are up to date (as far as I know), should I be worried about tetanus?... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Arunmozhi Varman ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Manuel C See IV MD

I am a 61 year male on good health, although a week ago I suffered a laceration on my right thumb. I had a tetanus shot two years ago. Problem: In the last two days I feel a needle like pricking ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Manuel C See IV ( Urologist)
Dr. Manjula R MD

I went to put my hand down on the couch and a sewing needle went into it a little deep, it ... needles quite often, so I was wondering when should I be concerned and should I consider getting a... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Manjula R ( General & Family Physician)