CatieB Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Hello I know there are some nurses on here so I'm hoping someone will know a definitive answer. Tonight my 7 year old son has managed to put his foot through a rusty drain hole cover (sewer drain if that makes any difference) it has left a few bloody gashes to his leg. Although one gash is fairly deep it is nothing that would usually require medical treatment. However given that the metal was rusty and covering a sewer does he need a tetanus jab. He had all the routine jabs he was called for as a baby. Thanks to anyone that knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I would call NHS direct - I know that the Tetanus booster wears off after a certain amount of years. As a child I got a piece of rusty metal in my foot on the beach & I had to have a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Ditto what Sarah said. Hope he's OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I'm no nurse but I'd certainly get a tetanus jab sorted if he hasn't had one in the last 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 My brother, on more than one occasion, managed to get rusty nails stuck in his feet and hands and was always given a tetanus booster. Hope his cuts heal ok x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 It lasts 10 years, but call NHS Direct anyway, they know best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks everyone. Spoken to NHS direct (who were more concerned whether he was awake and conscious, no hes in bed now ) anyway apparently he is covered under the routine jabs given but we need to watch out for infection. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Shouldve had preschool booster at 3-5 yrs of age which includes tetanus - that lasts till teenage booster at 14-15 yrs of age. Occasionally medical staff may advise an extra but if NHS said hes covered then fine. keep an eye out for infection - redness, red lines going from wound outwards high temp etc. If in doubt take to your local WIC. good luck and wish him well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Thank you, it is looking worse today and is a little red around the outside. I have used antiseptic wipe and germoline and will keep an eye on it. Thanks for the well wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
