Patient's question:
The baby is about to be four months old. In the morning, while the mother was holding the child, the baby kicked the door lock. There is a small scar and a little blood is seeping out. How should this be treated? Is it necessary to go to the hospital to get a tetanus shot?Doctor's answer:
Hello. The baby has been scratched. If the wound is shallow and the baby has a fast metabolism, as long as it's not a major wound, it usually heals on its own without special treatment. However, if the wound is too large, it can cause significant damage to the baby's skin, and medical attention is needed for disinfection and bandaging. For safety, it is also recommended to take the baby to the hospital to get a tetanus vaccine to prevent uncontrollable infection.