My husband was working in the garage and got a puncture from a nail in a piece of wood. He thinks his last tetanus shot was 2 or 3 years ago, but cant be sure. Our family doctors office is closed for the weekend so there is no way to find out for sure. Should he have another one?
Thanks for contacting Chat Doctor with you health questions. I am sorry to hear that your Husband injured himself this week by stepping on a nail.  After stepping on a nail there is a chance of contracting tetanus from the puncture wound. Tetanus shots help prevent tetanus and are usually good for up to 10 years. But since you do not have any medical documentation as to when his last tetanus it would be prudent to proceed with an additional booster. I recommend he seek medical attention for his tetanus booster. Hope I answered your question. Please contact us again with your medical concerns