[Closed] Dog bite , tetanus jab?

I got bitten just over a year ago. Phoned docs and had to go in for a tetanus jab.

Have you had a tetanus jab in the past ?

Surely he'll have had a tetanus at some point but it's the length of time since the last one, well that's what the nurse said. Mine was 15 years ago after getting in a good old ruck with some Tenerife muggers.

More than 10 years ago. Is it a waste a day at the hospital or a go to the doctors next week?
Can a pharmacy do it? I think our local one does holiday jabs.

I got bitten on the arm twice by the same dog last year whilst out hacking the trails on the CXer, damn sheepdogs.

I went to the docs, but my current tetanus jab covered the bites. Docs did a nice job of "dab with cleaning spirits and scrub and large plasters"

I'd go, Dogs eat other dogs shite dontchaknow.

Try the non emergency number and you can usually get a fixed appointment at your normal surgeries out of hours drop in centre. I certainly wouldn't be going anywhere near a and e.

Local pharmacy can do it today for £35.
Which is handy.

I think the max tetanus jabs you can have is 5 in your lifetime .

I think the max tetanus jabs you can have is 5 in your lifetime .

I've never heard that before. The NHS page mentions five jabs but in a different context, maybe that's what you're thinking of?

[i]A tetanus vaccination is given as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.
The full course of the vaccination requires five injections, usually given on the following schedule:
the first three doses are given as part of the 5-in-1 vaccine for babies at eight, 12 and 16 weeks
a booster dose is given as part of the 4-in-1 pre-school booster at three years and four months of age
a final booster is given as part of the 3-in-1 teenager booster at 14 years of age[/i]

It also says, "You should contact your GP or visit your nearest minor injuries unit if you're concerned about a wound"

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Tetanus/Pages/Introduction.aspx

I was a regular at our local A&E for too many years - told id reached the max of 5 and couldn't have another .

people get more infections from human bites than dog, according to my mate who is a nurse. but i did just hear it off a bloke in the pub, so who knows.. 😉

If I'd known I needed a jab I would have taken the owners number and sent them the bill.
The worst thing is ,I'm a dog person ,dogs like me ,this happens to someone else.
It was a herding up bite with the front teeth rather than a kill bite.

I was told by the doc, three jabs and you were covered for life.

Had maybe 5 or more already but none in the last 10yrs so they gave me another when I cut my leg.

A dose of vaccine isn't really sufficient to treat a current wound - they just use the presentation with a wound as a good opportunity to give another boost

If you're already fully immunised (i.e. had 5 doese (or more) at sensible intervals) they'll not bother with more vaccine - though some use "within 10 years" as a rule of thumb too
They might consider giving immunoglobulin if the risk of tetanus is high (won't be for a minor bite unless your immune system is suppressed)

You [i][b]can[/b][/i] get nasty infections from bites, so be sure to get it sorted if it starts looking that way

Hmm...a timely thread. I was bitten by a owners dog at a self catering cottage we were staying at in the week. Mrs B reckoned I should have got a tetanus jab. Thought I'd had a jab a couple of years ago at A&E following a bike binning incident, so, just cleaned up the bite and stuck some antiseptic on - most of the bite has healed up, but part of it is looking and feeling a bit odd. Errr....I guess a tetanus might be an idea eh?!

I had a dog bite last year, went in to the surgery on the day after and they dressed the wound said I was OK for tetanus done I'd had the full course.

most of the bite has healed up, but part of it is looking and feeling a bit odd. Errr....I guess a tetanus might be an idea eh?

I have also been told by A&E once you've had a few tetanus jabs you're covered for life.

Did you report this to the police? It's an offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Next time it could be a child this dog bites.

Did you report this to the police? It's an offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Next time it could be a child this dog bites.

A walk in centre or minor injuries is perfect for minor dog bites and they will give advice on a tetanus jab too.

Yes human bites are worse for infection as our mouths carry more bacteria but not as bad as cats.

Did you report this to the police? It's an offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Next time it could be a child this dog bites.

Oooh! So close to a full house if only you'd said face.

I've experienced all of what ^ drac says, tried to bit my way through my own mouth when face planting a rock, course of monster antibiotics for that one and was advised cat bites as a rule of thumb were worse than dog bites with antibiotics being given as a precaution. None of this however takes in to account a child's face!

Did you report this to the police? It's an offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Next time it could be a child this dog bites.

I didn't report it to the police, but I did ask the owners if they thought it was a good idea having an unpredictable aggressive dog at a place where theyd just started letting out a self catering cottage, bunkhouse and campsite. They thought about it overnight, and had the dog put down the following day. I've owned dogs before, so can appreciate the difficult decision - Turned out the dog had bitten someone else, but they thought it was a one off 'out of character' thing.
TBH, I think they made the best decision.

The worst thing is ,I'm a dog person ,dogs like me ,this happens to someone else.

This was me...

Ever been bitten on the face by a dog? Wouldn't recommend it. Now it's as if they can sense my mistrust.

I have also been told by A&E once you've had a few tetanus jabs you're covered for life.

I also got told this by A&E when I'd had a Jack Russell hanging off my kneecap.

I also got told this by A&E when I'd had a Jack Russell hanging off my kneecap.

Were they able to remove it?

Sadly, no.

Buying trousers is a nightmare.

*insert HebCoTro joke here*

Bit by a dog a couple of years ago and the doc at the minor injury clinic at the hospital told me you only need 5 tetanus jabs in your lifetime, but as I couldn't remember if I have had 4 or 5 she gave me another jab and said count that as my 5th. Was also given a course of antibiotics.

Yes, good idea let's get the dog killed.

Do you think that a dog that attacks randomly shouldn't be put down?

Then again, you might be the owner of the miserable little miniature pug which chased me the other day while snapping at my shins, and then gave me grief because I gave it a decent kick in the head.

Well the actual bloody bit has healed nicely. It's just a bit swollen up a bit recently. It doesn't hurt . Trip to the docs?
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Are you on the bog?

Looks very clean the swelling will be due to brusing. Give a gentle squeeze see if any nastiness comes out.

I had the same a couple of years back, went to the local NHS drop-in place, they gave me anti-biotics and reckoned that I'd had Tetanus jab recently enough (from memory more than 5 but less than 10 years previously).

Had a dirt infected wound that was concerned about and managed to get a tetanus jab after kicking up a fuss, but was likewise told I shouldn't have one really as would have had the max from childhood and that should cover me for life.

Odd as I used to get leaflets saying to get a jab if haven't had one in the last 10 years.

Maybe it's a budget saving thing 😉

Oh and only jab they could offer was a triple with polio & diphtheria. Not sure I ever had that lot as a kid anyway. Supposedly you get that as a teen, but all I remember was the BCG.

Anyway, tetanus from a dog - maybe if it's been eating dirt or crap, so I guess possible 😀

Would be more worried if the dog was foaming at the mouth though 😉