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Can you get infected with tetanus from a staple?

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Yes. It is a possibility. But if you have been injected with tetanus toxoid prophylaxis within 12months before the injury. Chances are, your immune system will take care of the infection. read more

Yes. It is a possibility. But if you have been injected with tetanus toxoid prophylaxis within 12months before the injury. Chances are, your immune system will take care of the infection. It is still best to go to the ER to get it cleaned and get new shots for tetanus prophylaxis. read more

There was a staple hooked (it went in one spot came out in another) into his skin near his ankle. I got the staple out of the couch and showed my husband. He had to cut on end of the staple and back it out (like a fish hook). I cleaned the wound and covered it. I'm not sure if i should be worried about tetanus and his doctors office is closed. read more

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