Can you get tetanus from glass

Bruise on Thigh 1 Day Old This bruise is one day old. Bruising occurs when the blood vessels burst and cause blood to collect in the tissue. Abrasion on Elbow This picture shows a shallow scrape on the left elbow. Wash the area with soap and water. Apply an antibiotic ointment, covered by an adhesive bandage or dressing. Laceration - Scalp This scalp cut laceration is gaping open. First Aid Care Advice: Apply direct pressure for 10 minutes to stop any bleeding.

Wash the cut with soap and water. Seek treatment. Scratches from a Cat The photo shows parallel scratches on the wrist caused by a cat. First Aid Care Advice: Wash the scratches with soap and water. Apply an antibiotic ointment twice daily.

Watch closely for signs of infection, especially the first days. Signs of infection include fever, redness or tenderness or pus at the scratch site. Call Now Major bleeding nonstop bleeding or spurting Knife wound or other deep cut to the chest, stomach, back, neck, or head You think you have a life-threatening emergency Call Doctor or Seek Care Now Severe pain Cut causes numbness or loss of feeling Cut causes weakness can't move finger or toe Dirt in the wound is not gone after 15 minutes of scrubbing Skin loss from bad scrape goes very deep Cut or scrape looks infected redness, red streak, or pus You think you have a serious injury You think you need to be seen, and the problem is urgent.

Contact Doctor Within 24 Hours Several bruises occur without any known injury Very large bruise follows a minor injury 2 inches or wider, 5 cm or wider Have diabetes and any cut or scrape on foot Last tetanus shot was more than 5 years ago, for DIRTY cut or scrape Last tetanus shot was more than 10 years ago, for CLEAN cut or scrape You think you need to be seen, but the problem is not urgent Contact Doctor During Office Hours You have other questions or concerns.

You'll need TIG even if you're fully vaccinated against tetanus. Page last reviewed: 5 December Next review due: 5 December Home Common health questions Accidents, first aid and treatments Back to Accidents, first aid and treatments.

Do I need a tetanus jab vaccine after an accident or injury? When to seek medical advice You should contact your GP or NHS if you're concerned about a wound, particularly if: the wound is deep the wound contains dirt or a foreign object you haven't been fully vaccinated against tetanus you're not sure whether you have been fully vaccinated against tetanus Your GP can assess the wound and decide if you need a vaccination or any other treatment.

Tetanus vaccination programme Tetanus vaccination is given as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme against tetanus. A full course of tetanus vaccination consists of 5 doses of the vaccine. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.

Updated visitor guidelines. You are here Home » Preventing Tetanus Infections. Top of the page. Topic Overview How can I prevent tetanus? Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis DTaP. This vaccine is given in a series of five shots starting at age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. This is called the primary vaccination series. Tdap tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. This is the first booster shot for tetanus and one dose is given to all preteens at age 11 or All teens and adults who never got the Tdap shot need one dose in place of a Td tetanus and diphtheria shot.

And all pregnant women need a Tdap shot during each pregnancy. Tdap helps protect against whooping cough pertussis. Td tetanus and diphtheria vaccine. This vaccine is given as a booster shot every 10 years. Why is it important to prevent tetanus? How can I tell if I need a tetanus shot?