I cut my finger this afternoon on an old rusty metal garbage can. I called my doctor to find out when I had my last tetanus shot and it was 11 years ago. It is recommended to have them every 10 years to prevent tetanus. If you get a cut and your vaccinations are not up to date, you have 72 hours to receive a maintenance shot.
I googled the disease and didn't like what I read about it. 11% of people infected with it will die. I have an appointment Monday morning for my shot.
So please everyone, check when the last time you got a shot and get a booster if you are due. You never know when you will do something stupid like I did and then need to scramble to get a shot.
I'm OK, it was about an inch long gash and it hasn't stopped bleeding after an hour and a half. Not deep enough for stitches. But hydrogen peroxide really stings......
I googled the disease and didn't like what I read about it. 11% of people infected with it will die. I have an appointment Monday morning for my shot.
So please everyone, check when the last time you got a shot and get a booster if you are due. You never know when you will do something stupid like I did and then need to scramble to get a shot.
I'm OK, it was about an inch long gash and it hasn't stopped bleeding after an hour and a half. Not deep enough for stitches. But hydrogen peroxide really stings......