![I poked myself with a rusty hook. It only went in a little but drew blood. Does anyone know if this would call for a tetanus shot? I had one about 15 I poked myself with a rusty hook. It only went in a little but drew blood. Does anyone know if this would call for a tetanus shot? I had one about 15](https://preview.redd.it/i-poked-myself-with-a-rusty-hook-it-only-went-in-a-little-v0-no3lydho46jb1.png?auto=webp&s=cc913b8582e8383bc80385a3fa0f3326a090b998)
I poked myself with a rusty hook. It only went in a little but drew blood. Does anyone know if this would call for a tetanus shot? I had one about 15
Whiteside_CHC - #DYK You need a booster every 10 years after a tetanus vaccine, and sooner after injury. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure about your last tetanus shot. | Facebook
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