Tetanus risk wound

●Urgent

⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Wash wound well. Clinic today for tetanus shot check. Call 112 if jaw stiff.

Step 1: Wash wound thoroughly with soap and running water
Step 2: Apply clean dressing after bleeding controlled
Step 3: Find out last tetanus vaccination date if possible
Step 4: Go to clinic same day for tetanus booster assessment
Step 5: Call 112 if muscle stiffness, jaw lock, or difficulty swallowing develops

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT seal dirty puncture with home remedies without washing.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT wait weeks for tetanus symptoms before seeking care.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Clinic same day for tetanus prophylaxis after dirty wound.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 if jaw stiffness or breathing difficulty — possible tetanus.

Jaw stiffness, painful spasms, or trouble swallowing is tetanus emergency — call 112.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hospital gives tetanus immunoglobulin for high-risk unvaccinated wounds.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Complete primary vaccination series if never immunized.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Clean wound and seek vaccination assessment. Do not delay for dirty punctures.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

Before you help: If possible, ask the person for permission before helping. If they cannot respond and are in danger, help anyway.

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