QuestionHi Dr. Borucki, I have a question concerning splinters, first aid and tetanus. I had gotten a wooden (maybe it was bamboo, looks like that) splinter into the palm of my hand while handling some furniture. I pulled it out using my hand, a drop of blood came out after, washed my hand with soap and water, and hand sanitized the area after. I have had tetanus shots growing up (childhood or infancy ones you get, one in high school, and most recently the Tdap July 2012). Do I need to be concerned about tetanus here in this situation, or am I being paranoid? Thank you.
AnswerI think you have done everything well...... up to date on TDAP, good initial first aid. The key is that you got all the wood out and then you need a little luck that no infection develops........... your tdap was only a few months ago.... why would you be concerned?
Hope this helps.
