Tetnus risk?!
Question: How at risk am I for tetnus if I get cut on a sharp drill bit and earlier on a sharp wire?
Answers: How at risk am I for tetnus if I get cut on a sharp drill bit and earlier on a sharp wire?
Yes, you are at risk. Tetanus shots cover for ten years, but start losing some efficacy at 5 years. If you are not up to date, it's a good idea to get a booster.
The reason tetanus is pushed is that there is really no good treatment for those who contract the disease.
Most cuts are at low risk for tetanus except for those with gross contamination with soil but the reason tetanus boosters are recommended is because tetanus is always fatal should you get it (except for the one lucky girl last year) and that is why they recommend this standard protection.
Just get a booster shot. Its good for ten years and is always worth the value.
Any cut is a risk. It isn't just metal, nut dirt. My doctor says if you get cut, get a shot in 24 hours, kind of as a booster. But the shots are generally good for 10 years.