Which department should I go to for a tetanus shot at the hospital?

In our daily lives, it is inevitable that we will suffer injuries caused by accidents. Generally, a tetanus shot is recommended at this time to prevent infection. So which department should I go to for a tetanus shot? What should I pay attention to?

You can go to the surgery department for a tetanus shot. Tetanus is an acute disease caused by Clostridium tetani, a bacterium widely found in soil and human and animal feces. It can invade the human body through broken skin and mucous membranes (such as wounds, fractures, burns, and even punctures by wood splinters or rusty needles), and grow and multiply in the oxygen-deficient environment deep in the wound, producing a large number of Clostridium tetani viruses, which act on the nervous system and cause systemic specific infection.

Precautions

1. After getting a tetanus shot, pay attention to whether there is an allergic reaction. Generally, you need to observe for half an hour before leaving the hospital.

2. Take medicine as prescribed by your doctor to prevent wound infection.

3. Keep the wound away from water, avoid drinking alcohol (which delays wound healing), and avoid spicy food.

4. Eat as wide and diverse a diet as possible, eat more high-protein and high-quality protein foods and more vegetables and fruits.