Should I get a tetnus shot if I cut myself with a blade?

Question

I by mistake cut myself with a blade.The kind that you use to sharpen pencils.I haven't told my mum.Do I need to get a tetanus shot?

Answer 1

if u wana be on the safe side i suggest u do... i've got it and its not tht bad.. trust me.. u'll get over the pain.

it better to be safe then sorry :)

Answer 2

it is better to take tetanus dose.

Answer 3

you should be getting one every 10 years

Answer 4

probably not, if your immunizations are up to date, tetanus shots are good for 10 years. Ask your mom when you had your last one if you don't know

Answer 5

If the blade has rust on it, and you haven't had one recently within the last 10 years then yes. You probably are still protected. Ask your mom when your last shot was.

Answer 6

depends how deep it was and if blade was very dirty. if it was a minor cut, i'd say no... be sure however to wash out good soap water,and pour hydrogen peroxide over it .Doesn't hurt really cleans well. If cut was deep u may need a tetanus shot. they are good for 10+ yrs. so you pro bally already had one from your dr. when you get shots all thru ur baby shots etc. neosporin cream any good stuff for bacteria will work good. if bleeding has stopped let air hit it with bac. stuff on it. if bleeding treat as said & bandage for day or two then remove. keep applying treatment till better. hope this helps you good luck