Razamvmt/mya
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I work in special ed and one of my students is very violent. He often leaves large scratches on my arms breaking the skin. Is there some kind of shot I should get?
Shots or no shots
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i would definately make sure you're up to date with a Tetanus shot, a shot is good for 10 years.
Tetanus is aquired through contact with Environment, it is NOT transmitted from person to person. Since this person is violent and leaving scratches that break your skin, your open skin is in contact with Environment.
To be safe, a Tetanus shot should be given once every 10 years.
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Tetanus is aquired through contact with Environment, it is NOT transmitted from person to person. Since this person is violent and leaving scratches that break your skin, your open skin is in contact with Environment.
To be safe, a Tetanus shot should be given once every 10 years.
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Dollarbill2
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Hepatitis B may also be indicated if there is a significant chance of someone else's blood contacting your wounds.
Due to students in schools being great at sharing diseases with each other and teachers, parents, etc. it may be wise to review all of the available vaccinations (including annual influenza, but also verify you personally have had the vaccinations normally given to children like measles, polio, etc.).
Due to students in schools being great at sharing diseases with each other and teachers, parents, etc. it may be wise to review all of the available vaccinations (including annual influenza, but also verify you personally have had the vaccinations normally given to children like measles, polio, etc.).
prettylady0241
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You can't wear gauntlets, can you? 
I agree on the tetanus shot...you can at least bring it up to a doctor to see if they feel you should get it. I don't know how old the children are you care for, but if they're younger than high school-aged, they're likely to have crud/dirt/fecal matter/urine/other junk under their nails and getting that into your blood could make you very ill.
Also, is there any way to find out if the child in question has any kind of communicable illness? Especially with this wave of current-generation crunchy parents who refuse to vaccinate their children for anything, it would be in the best interests of you yourself, the staff, and the other students to know whether or not if this kid is a walking germ vector.
I agree on the tetanus shot...you can at least bring it up to a doctor to see if they feel you should get it. I don't know how old the children are you care for, but if they're younger than high school-aged, they're likely to have crud/dirt/fecal matter/urine/other junk under their nails and getting that into your blood could make you very ill.
Also, is there any way to find out if the child in question has any kind of communicable illness? Especially with this wave of current-generation crunchy parents who refuse to vaccinate their children for anything, it would be in the best interests of you yourself, the staff, and the other students to know whether or not if this kid is a walking germ vector.