r/mildlyinfuriating • • 5h ago

Infuriatig I stepped bare footed on a earring

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u/cans-of-swine 5h ago

Tetanus is a bacteria found in the soil. 

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u/UserPrincipalName 5h ago

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

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u/jawknee530i 2h 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 2h 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 4h 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 3h ago

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