Do I Need a Tetanus Injection If I Got a Small Cut? - #15161
Yesterday, I accidentally cut my finger on a rusty piece of metal, and now I’m worried—do I need a tetanus injection? The cut wasn’t deep, and I washed it immediately, but I’ve always heard that even small wounds can cause tetanus. I had a tetanus injection a few years ago, but I don’t remember how long it lasts. How often are you supposed to get a tetanus booster shot? Is it every 5 years or 10 years? I also read that tetanus bacteria live in soil and dust—does that mean I could get infected even if the wound is small? What are the first symptoms of tetanus, and how soon do they appear? I don’t want to take unnecessary injections if I don’t need to. Does Ayurveda have any natural treatments or herbs that help prevent infections in wounds? If I don’t get the tetanus injection, are there things I should be doing to make sure the wound doesn’t get infected? If anyone has been in a similar situation, did you get the tetanus injection, or did you treat the wound naturally? I’d love to hear your advice.
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