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Is Tetanus Shot Needed For A Staple Cut On Palm?

I just got a moderate cut on my palm from a staple that was in the wall of our apartment. Didn't look rusty. The cut looks deep, but I'm not bleeding. The apartment was just recently painted & cleaned... but it is an old place that was dusty... I haven't had a tetanus shot in 12-15 years. Should I be concerned?
Thu, 8 May 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

As you have been injured by the stapler which was in the wall of your apartment for long period of time. The tetanus spore can survive in this stapler pin and cause damage to your skin and you may implant the spore into your skin.

As you have taken the tetanus shots 12-15 years back i would suggest you to take a shot of tetanus which will protect you against the tetanus.

According to the guidelines if any one has not taken the tetanus shot in five years it is mandatory to take a shot of Inj tetanus. So I would suggest you to take a shot of tetanus injection.
Thank you.
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Is Tetanus Shot Needed For A Staple Cut On Palm?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, As you have been injured by the stapler which was in the wall of your apartment for long period of time. The tetanus spore can survive in this stapler pin and cause damage to your skin and you may implant the spore into your skin. As you have taken the tetanus shots 12-15 years back i would suggest you to take a shot of tetanus which will protect you against the tetanus. According to the guidelines if any one has not taken the tetanus shot in five years it is mandatory to take a shot of Inj tetanus. So I would suggest you to take a shot of tetanus injection. Thank you.