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abiona
Do I need a tetnus shot? drill bit injury...?
Okay, nice one -- I was drilling a hole and the drill bit wasn't in tight, the bit went at an angle into my finger. Traumatic, lots of blood and quite a hole, but I didn't hit bone, it went in at enough of an angle thankfully. All cleaned up, But do I need a tetnus shot now? I had one about 7 or 8 years ago, but don't recall the exact date and could be off by a couple years. Also, if I do need one, how soon do i have to get it? thanks
                     




specialsuber
For one did you go to the doctor? There is more than just bone in there that can be damaged. PLEASE go to the doctor. Better safe than sorry when it comes to body parts. Also I think that the tetanus shot is every ten years. But go to the doctor and let them look at it and then they can tell you if you need a tetanus shot.


bobo
I'd get one right away, just to be on the safe side. You're due for a booster.


spha
Yes, by all means get a tetanus shot. I'm surprised that you didn't take yourself to the hospital right away.
If you are not sure when your last tetanus shot was, I highly recommend that you get one right away. It is better to be safe than sorry. Besides, at least get a nurse to have a look at your injury. It may need more care.


jenmcmahon216
Every ten years is the recommendation for tetanus shots. BUT because you are unsure of the date of your last shot and because you had a new open wound you DO need to get a shot. Go get one as soon as possible. Please talk to your doc immediately and know that Tetanus is dangerous.


Ronatnyu
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Its always better to safe than sorry and have body parts randomly fall off your body.


kittykat
Yes!

Please get one as soon as possible!


SusanS, Incognito
I would say get a tetnus shot within 24 hours, especially if you are not exactly sure of the last time you had one. Also, are you sure you don't need stitches? Good luck.


Steve P
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I would go get a tetanus shot just to be safe. You are going to get mixed answers on here, go with what is safest.


totllybord
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I think you should have one. Better safe than sorry. Your local walk in clinic or your family doctor will give it to you.


me me
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yes you need to get one!! if there is rust on the drill bit then it can cause lock jaw. i would really suggest goin to the hospital.


Nicola
if you had a tetnus shot 8 years ago i think you don't need one. but i will recommend going to the hospital, and they can answer your question in a bit more detail.


Paul
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Tetnus shots need to be updated every 10 years, however depending on the severity of the wound coupled with the fact that it was to your foot, you might need to seek medical attention since the wound sounds like it was a "shredding type" as opposed to a slice or gash. A wound made by drilling into your foot will be hard to clean since whatever you were drilling could get embeded into your foot very easily and become horribly infected. Believe it or not there are worse things than tetnus. Again it really depends if this is a surface wound or deep tissue, but the fact that it is to your foot presents the problem of it being hard to keep clean.


J-Rod
I think you should have the wound checked by a medical professional. I'm sure you'll need a tetanus shot.


sharna l
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you need a tetnus shot every 5 years so i would dare say yes


summersmybabygirl
i would go get the shot know i know with nails my mom says always go right away


Rev. Kaldea
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It wouldn't hurt to get another one. ASAP. Just to be on the safe side.


Tea C
Soon


Captain America
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It wouldn't be a bad idea to go get one right away, but if the drill bit had zero rust on it you should be fine...the slightest bit of rust you should go hustle to get the shot.
p.s. tetnus shots begin to wear off after 5 years, you have some coverage until 10 years but not 100%.


Inc.co@inert.co.org
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One way to find out if you'll need to have a tetanus shot -
Just wait to see if you get lock-jaw.


evanlah
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yeah, it would be best to go ahead and get one. whats a copay, and little time to go get it versus lockjaw? id rather get the shot!


Cracked
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just go to a minute clinic at and CVS store and see their local dr. ... i got a tetnus shot, but that was cuz i hopped a fence and got scratched but if i was u id go get it


♥ bex ♥
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you should be ok a tetanus jab lasts ten years


biker2girl
ring your Dr they will tell you when your last jab was and if you need one


Dew
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you should have a tetnus shot every 10 yrs.I would make a call to your Dr where you got your last shot and go from there.


Icarus
In the UK the standard is every 10 years to get it topped up.

Glad you got it healed!


Brok3n_w1ngs
if the drill bit had even a slight bit of rust on it then YES.


Bubba13
if it has been longer than 5 yrs, then you will need another


Amanda
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Tetanus shots should only be necessary every 10 years. If you aren't sure if it has been that long, you are better off just getting one.


Edith Anne
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Yep. get that shot!
Yeah, they are "good" for 10 years, but if you have had an accident that drew blood, you should get a new one if it's been more than 2-3 years. Most ER's do it automatically.


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