Do I need a tetanus shot after cutting myself in a hotel pool in Nha Trang?

For a pool cut—especially from chipped or loose tiles—do not rely only on basic first aid. See a doctor the same day for proper wound cleaning and a tetanus-risk assessment.

Tell the clinician the date of your last tetanus vaccination. This is a key factor in deciding whether a booster or other post-exposure prevention is needed after the injury.

If the injury was caused by a pool defect such as a loose tile, photograph the hazard, note the time, and notify hotel management immediately. Keep the records for travel insurance and any claim with the hotel.