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This is something I'm not sure on, and neither my doctor nor the people at the animal shelter where I volunteer can answer this.
Can a tetnus shot protect you from catching something from a stray cat's scratch/bite? I know it's for lock-jaw and other blood infections, but not for bartonella. So would it do any good?
They hurt like all heck, and I really don't want to get another one unless I have to. I haven't had one in six and half years, and I really don't need one unless I'm exposed to situations where it could be needed. However, I do volunteer in a cat shelter, and am exposed to countless animals per month, not to mention the untreated strays and ferrals when I'm on drop-box duty.
So do you think it's a good idea to get a tetnus booster?
Can a tetnus shot protect you from catching something from a stray cat's scratch/bite? I know it's for lock-jaw and other blood infections, but not for bartonella. So would it do any good?
They hurt like all heck, and I really don't want to get another one unless I have to. I haven't had one in six and half years, and I really don't need one unless I'm exposed to situations where it could be needed. However, I do volunteer in a cat shelter, and am exposed to countless animals per month, not to mention the untreated strays and ferrals when I'm on drop-box duty.
So do you think it's a good idea to get a tetnus booster?