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Should I get a tetanus shot?

I banged my head against a nail that was sticking out of a shelf, on the flat side. It gave me a small scratch on my head, but it barely broke the skin. There was little more than a spot of blood. Is it important for me to go get a tetanus shot?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    if it was rusty -yes

  • 1 decade ago

    It's a good idea to get a booster Tetanus every ten years, and w/ the nail having broke the skin, it would be a good idea to get one just in case. The bacteria will take any opportunity to grow in our optimal body temp. If it was me and I haven't had one in the last ten years, I would get one. Good luck

  • 1 decade ago

    Better safe than sorry! I would get one, but that's just me.

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