How long do tetanus shots last for? =\

[zippy]

Agh, I was stripping some wire today in Electricity/Electronics class and since we have no true wire strippers I used a straight edge razor and went around the wire like I had done twice the previous class. Well, this time it didn't exactly work.

I sliced a nice, neat cut through the layers of skin, it was a cut that is maybe 5mm long. No blood, just a cut through the skin. The straight edge (it was one of those straight edges in those metal holders so it is kinda like a knife with an adjustable blade length) was a little rusty, but I don't think it was on the blade (I'll double check tomorrow). By the way, immediately after this happened I ran to the sink and washed it out with some watered down soap (damn slacker teacher didn't get new soap so he just added water...lol!) but I used a lot so it did lather.

I think I got a tetanus shot about 10-11 months ago, I should be okay right? Also, considering it was just a tiny cut that never drew blood and was cleaned out less than 10 second after it happened, I should be okay?

Thanks.

 

[Total Refected Power]

Yea, I think they last a long time I believe. I think boosters are required around every 10 years.

BTW: TETANUS

 

[zippy]

TRP, that's what a friend told me too. Good, I should be okay.

BTW, thanks for the spelling tip, I knew tetnis didn't look right at all!

 

[yakko]

I think currently it is 9 years between shots.

 

[vi edit]

Usually if you cut yourself, and it's been seven years or longer, the doctor will usually make you get one anyway.

 

[Total Refected Power]

Zippy:

Never hurts to get it checked though, or at least call your doctor.