So i stepped on a nail today at work it punctured my skin should i go get a shot or can i heal it myself?

Question

the nail was not rusty but i did bleed a lil bit an it kind a hurts to walk on it so what should i do

Answer 1

You only need a shot if you have not had a tetanus shot within the last 10 years.  Otherwise just let it heal on its own, unless you feel like it went all the way through the foot and hit a tendon or something like that.

Answer 2

it depends on if you are up to date on your tetanus shot.  If you are and it didn't cause any major damage I wouldn't worry about it.  But if you aren't then you need to go to the doctor and get the shot.

Answer 3

A puncture wound can get infected very easily.  I would go to the doc, get a shot, and some preventative antibiotics...

Answer 4

first - when was the last time you had a tetanus shot?

if not since Adam was a lad - get one quick - lockjaw is nothing to mess with and it will kill you.

second wash wound with hot water and salt and keep eye out for infection