Can one get tetanus at home?

Less chances of having Tetanus in this situation. Another point; since your uncle is doctor, I may presume that you must have had basic vaccination, that includes tetanus. read more

You can get tetanus basically anywhere it's the transfer of germs on a rusty, old substrate like an old nail buried in the dirt. The bacteria that causes tetnus lives in soil, manure, saliva and dust. read more

Dr. Rehm advises patients to receive at least one dose of Tdap – the tetanus/diphtheria vaccine that also protects against whooping cough (pertussis). Adults ages 19 to 64 years should receive this one-time booster vaccine. read more

Tetanus is different from other vaccine-preventable diseases because it does not spread from person to person. The bacteria are usually found in soil, dust, and manure and enter the body through breaks in the skin — usually cuts or puncture wounds caused by contaminated objects. read more