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Is Tetanus Injection Required After Injury With Iron Rod?
hi.. my mother was walking in the backyard a couple of days back, and she kicked what she thot was a stick, but in reality was a small piece of an iron rod, which gave her a small little scratch near the toe.. she says she doesnt ned a tetanus injection, but i wanted to make sure if she's right in her decision of not getting it.. wat do u think?
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Toxoid is indicated for booster injection only for persons 7 years of age or older against tetanus. Injury in any form which has an open wound or penetrative is an indication for taking injection as it carries a risk of contacting tetanus.
Ideally it needs to be taken within 24 hours after an injury to be more effective. However, one injection would offer protection for a period of 6 months.
Hence, if your mother has only an abrasion of the skin without any penetrative wound, then there is no absolute necessity to take the injection. It can be managed by cleaning the wound with antiseptic and applying antibacterial cream.
Otherwise, with penetrative wound, it is a must, along with taking other measures.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Toxoid is indicated for booster injection only for persons 7 years of age or older against tetanus. Injury in any form which has an open wound or penetrative is an indication for taking injection as it carries a risk of contacting tetanus.
Ideally it needs to be taken within 24 hours after an injury to be more effective. However, one injection would offer protection for a period of 6 months.
Hence, if your mother has only an abrasion of the skin without any penetrative wound, then there is no absolute necessity to take the injection. It can be managed by cleaning the wound with antiseptic and applying antibacterial cream.
Otherwise, with penetrative wound, it is a must, along with taking other measures.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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