Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I've been working on the construction site. Usually, I finish work at five o'clock, but today there was a lot of work, so I didn't finish until seven o'clock. The construction site is dark, and I accidentally stepped on a nail. I'm very worried about getting tetanus. Hello. How many hours after being bitten does the tetanus shot take effect?Doctor's answer:
Generally, the anesthetic effect of tetanus prevention medication is best within 24 hours after an injury to prevent infection. However, if for some reason the anesthesia is not administered promptly, it still has a certain preventive effect before the onset of the disease. After being stabbed by a nail, if the wound is deep, it is necessary to receive a tetanus vaccination with anesthesia. It is recommended to promptly treat the wound and receive a tetanus vaccination to prevent tetanus infection.