Should I get a Tetanus shot?

[sparkles17]

I got a small puncture wound in my thumb last night from a screw/nail (not sure which it was). It's very small and the bleeding stopped after just a minute. I called my PCP and they have no record of me having received one, and since I've been treating there for 20 years, I'm pretty sure that my last booster is long expired. Would you bother getting one for this? I'm thinking better safe than sorry, but I also have a big fear of needles and remember reading that a Tetanus shot can be somewhat painful. Thoughts?

[Kit]

I would.

[WOT?*]

I just had my booster the other day. NBD. I say get your booster and get it over with.

[Jalapeñomel]

Get one.

[Deleted]

I don't remember the tetanus shot being particularly painful. Just like a regular one. I'd get one if I were you.

[pierogigirl]

Yes, because the tetanus booster can also contain the pertussis booster (T-dap, I think) and there is a huge whooping cough problem right now.

[speckledfrog]

Go ahead and get it. Your arm will be a bit sore afterwards, but the more you use the muscle the faster it feel normal. It's once every 10 years, you can do it!

[happyteeth]

never a bad idea