tetnus shot & puncture wound

[Adamsmama]

Hi -- I'm newly pregnant and today I stepped on a sewing needle. It got stuck in my big toe ... felt like I had a splinter and I looked and saw it was a needle that was very clean looking - not rusty or anything. I pulled it out immediately. It was a small/skinny needle and probably went in 1/16th of an inch, because most of it was still sticking out of my toe. So, it bled a tiny bit, then I washed it off and soaked it for a few minutes, dried and bandaged (just so no dirt gets in...) Now, my question, do I need a tetanus shot? It has been 15 years and yes, I should have gotten one years ago but didn't. Do I need to get one for this small puncture wound? ETA: This doesn't seem bad at all ... in fact, just like a splinter except it was a sewing needle/not wood and I extracted it immediately. I'm only worried because everything I read about puncture wounds seem bad like they can get very infected or I could get tetnus from it.

[lisko15]

I'd say no, but you could call your doc just to make sure. Seeing it wasn't rusty or dirty and didn't go in very far, you are probably okay.

I had a tetanus when 13 weeks PG with my DD. However, I had received at least 4 or 5 puncture-type bites from a dog, so they were more worried about infection.

Hope your pgcy continues happy and healthy!