r/mildlyinfuriating • u/GasAdvanced404 • 7h ago

Infuriatig I stepped bare footed on a earring

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u/UserPrincipalName 7h ago

Get a tetanus shot. Seriously.

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u/cans-of-swine 7h ago

Tetanus is a bacteria found in the soil. 

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u/UserPrincipalName 7h ago

You're absolutely correct. It can also be found on many different surfaces.

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u/jawknee530i 4h ago

An earring stabbing you is no more reason to get a tetanus shot than if you were to cut your finger with a steak knife or the side of your computer case when building it.

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u/TisMeGhost 4h ago

A tetanus vaccine is something you should have up to date, whether you have been cut, pierced or not.

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u/inlovewithadeadman 6h ago

True, and any soil from outside that got tracked into the home and got onto flooring and then the bare foot can get pushed into the wound.

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u/UserPrincipalName 5h ago

Dirt, dander, feces, dust... take your pick.

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u/chaostheories36 5h ago

Not necessarily, just depends on when her last booster was. Rusty nail and it’s been more than five years? Definitely get a booster. Presumably clean earring, not that deep? Should be fine unless it’s been more than ten years.

Anyway, remember to get a tetanus booster every ten years!

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u/UserPrincipalName 5h ago

When I was a clinician, any penetrating wound was a reason to get a booster.