Should the graphite from a mechanical pencil puncturing the bottom of my foot ca!

Should the graphite from a mechanical pencil puncturing the bottom of my foot cause much concern?

There was a piece of graphite lead from a mechanical pencil hidden in the carpet at my house. I put my foot on it, and it must have been turned vertically because it punctured the bottom of my foot. It was a very sharp piece, and that is what is was because after i pulled it out i tested it and i could write with it and easily broke it in half. I put some peroxide on the entry spot (my stepdad told me to do this, he was the only other one home at the time). Do I need to take any further precautions other that keeping the entry site covered until it completely heals over? I dont know if you can get tetanus from graphite that wasnt exposed to rainwater, or from any graphite at all for that matter. At any rate, my last tetanus shot was exactly 5 years ago.

I think most tetanus shots are good for more than 5 years. I think the germ can be in dirt in general. If you bled a little, this probably flushed it out. It wouldn't hurt to put a bandage over the spot to keep any more dirt out. Just watch it a day or two. If any sign of infection occurs, see the doctor. My doctor said a tetanus booster is good if you get it in 24 hours or so, but doesn't matter that much after that, as long as you are current.