Stepped on rusty thumb tack ?

Question

So I was just walking in my room, and felt a pinch on the bottom of my foot. Looked around, it was a thumbtack which is rusty at the bottom. Should I go to the doctor? It’s not a big wound, it’s a little cut. I got my upgraded shots when I was 16, I’m now almost 20. I cleaned it with soap and water and covered it with a bandaid. Any advice?

Joe · Answer

A tetanus shot is good for 10 years so you'll be fine.

Pat Brown · Answer

You are probably OK but I would call the doctor's office just in case.  I clean wounds with hydrogen peroxide....

? · Answer

i would call your doctor if you start having problems with it

Anonymous · Answer

No. The tetanus vaccination is good for 10 years. And you wouldn't need one regardless, because you can't get tetanus from RUST. That's only a myth.

? · Answer

If you ar concerned, CALL your family doctor and ask.  The doctor's office should have a record of your last tetanus booster.

Otherwise, just keep it clean and seek medical attention if it looks infected (hot, red, increase paid, puss, swelling, etc.)

? · Answer

Don't quote me on this but I believe a tetanus shot is good for 5 or 10 years. You will be fine, just clean the area like you did.

Stepped on rusty thumb tack ?

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