Plastic scratch. Tetanus shot?

Plastic scratches whether tetanus, should be judged according to the depth of the wound, plastic nature and other factors, can not be generalized. Plastic scratches whether tetanus, should be judged according to the wound situation, plastic nature and other factors, can not be generalized. If the wound is shallow, only skin damage, usually do not need tetanus. Because tetanus is an anaerobe, can only reproduce in an oxygen-deficient environment, and epidermal wounds are usually aerobic, tetanus is not easy to grow. But if the wound is deep, such as rusty nails, plants with soil and other sharp scratches, or is contaminated with plastic and other pollutants, due to the lack of oxygen in the wound, tetanus is easy to grow and reproduce, you need to get tetanus. In addition, some special groups, such as the elderly, children, pregnant women, etc., due to low immunity, more vulnerable to tetanus infection, also need to be tetanus. It should be noted that before tetanus, skin test is needed, some people may be allergic to tetanus antitoxin. If the skin test is positive, desensitization injection or tetanus immunoglobulin injection can be used. In short, after being scratched by plastic, the wound should be cleaned in time, and according to the wound situation, decide whether to get tetanus. If there is any doubt about wound treatment, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and be treated by a doctor.