Originally Posted by Deborah12687
Originally Posted by Bottle Blonde
OMGosh - I never thought about that. I'm so sorry that happened to you! I've never cleaned my pins or needles - I do throw them away when they become dull or bent. I'll have to remember this the next time I poke myself and wash and clean the area right away. Did you have to get a tetnus (sp?) shot, too?
Yeah got a big shot in the hip for tetnus....kind of sore in that spot tooo......ouch!
The big mean nurse did not need to give the shot in your butt....I always use the non dominant arm. Tetanus injections always hurt the next day where ever you get it though :(