I shot myself in the leg with a nail gun at work today and i'm wondering if i need to get a tetanus shot?

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FruitLoop	OMG. You shot yourself with a nail gun and you are worried about Tetanus? Get to a doctor man!! You could have a deep infection soon and torn ligaments in your leg. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TweetyBird	Tetanus toxoid vax is good for 10 years (not 5). Do the math. If you can't recall when you last had one, it's time for a booster. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TM	YES, unless you have had one recently....... Go to the DOCS. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Me	yah i would unless youve had one in either the last 5 or ten years because those are the lengths that they usually last Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

poo hat	nah, it wasn't a rusty nail, you should be fine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

leslie b	yes! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tinkerbell	MOOKIE, YES YOU HAVE TO GET A TETANUS SHOT ASAP !!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nightdreamer	Do you know what blood poisoning is? Well it isnt good so get the shot it only takes a minute Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Steven H	Of course you need a tetanus shot or even a booster shot, rusty or not, especially a nail gun, chemicals on that nail have entered your bloodstream (metal particles,oil preservatives and glue?) can cause a lot of pain, even infection, GET TO A DOCTOR NOW ! Take a sample of the nails off the roll with you too ! Just in case. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Georgia Girl	Yes you do. It doesn't have to be rusty to have a germ on the end of it. Check with your doc and see if your shots are caught up. If you are an adult..you are probably like most of us and didn't keep up with our tetnus shots. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dietcokeani	If you haven't had a tetnus shot in more than 5 years, yes you do. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

annie - rainbow goddess	if you have not had a tetanus shot in the last 5 years you should get one immediately. even though the nails were new, there is metal dust, residue or just general dirt in the air that could get you a serious infection. go to the doctor and do it now! good luck and um do they have training on nail guns? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sammy	I will add my yes even though i see i don't have to by now but, heck i like two points just as much as anyone else i guess. SO YES you should have one no longer than 24 hours after an incident happens. I see someone also said if you have not had one in 8-10 years and yes that is about how long they do last but...and yes there is always a but isn't there? well, in this case the butt, is this they always recommend a booster shot when something happens so its just as important to go if you have had one as it is if you have not. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sam d	YES U SHOLD BUT I WANT TO KNOW HOW U GOT SHOT HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA AHA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA AH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kristen L	Yes-- you need a tetanus shot ASAP-- or it could become infected and that would be very bad Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ANTV	if you have not had a tetanus shot in the last 7 years you should get one immediately. even though the nails were new, there is metal dust, residue or just general dirt in the air that could get you a serious infection.Also if you are havin pain while walking you may need crutches. Anthony Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	it would be a good idea Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

its me	yes!!!!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lynn F	Absolutely!! Even if it was a "new" coil, it's been exposed to the air which has many, many types of contaminates. Even if you've had a tetanus shot, unless it was just recently, it's alway a good idea to get a "booster" just to be safe and have the doc check the area of the wound. Keep the area clean and if any redness shows up, get into a doc for antibiotics. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

staremwi	YES - GO NOW!!!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

krissy4543	yes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mav	absolutely...seek medical attention. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ParamedicFireman	I think it would be a good idea Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

debbie l	yes you need a tetnus shot unless you have already had one a tetnus shot is good for ten years so if you had one in the last ten you are good if not you should get one. especially in the line of work it sounds like you are in good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

â™¥ Pawya!	yes Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kelli :]	yes go to the docter now! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

r.d	yeah still. it doesnt matter if it was new. u dont want to go through the risk of getting infected. get a tetanus shot whenever u can. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gooplic	definatly Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shakopcool	Yes you do. File a workers comp claim and see a doctor ASAP. You can get other infections from this. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Melissa C	If you haven't had one in the past 5 years or don't remember the last time yes you should. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mighty_power7	yes, get a tetanus shot! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No