Should we see a doctor or other health care professional?

27-year-old womana year ago
My boyfriend stepped on a screw (not rusty). His tetanus shot is from
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vicky m.lauzon · a year ago
Hello, the vaccine against tetanus dates from when you say?
Otherwise the vaccine is given in clsc or in some pharmacies within 3 days.
Disinfect the wound well with soapy water. It is not so much the fact that the screw is not rusty, but rather the environment in which it was. In the case of a penetrating wound, it is the presence of dust, dirt, animal excrement, for example, that increases the risk.
A professional will certainly be able to evaluate the relevance of the vaccine. It should also be seen if the wound requires stitches.
You can find the MSSS decisional algorithm for the tetanus vaccine on the internet. Some questions to answer to help you.

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