I can’t help with getting lockjaw or harming yourself.
If you’re trying to stop a tetanus infection, seek urgent medical care right away.
If you’re worried about tetanus risk from a wound, clean the wound with soap and water and get medical advice promptly.
If you want a jaw-related medical condition evaluated, see a doctor or dentist.
If this request is about self-harm or hurting someone else, call emergency services now.
If you’re in the U.S. or Canada, call or text 988 for immediate crisis support.
If you’re elsewhere, contact your local emergency number or a nearby crisis hotline now.