tetanus (the disease) is quite rare but the vaccine is 100% effective in preventing it if you have one every ten years. minor burns like you described are not high risk for tetanus. not knowing when you had your last one i cannot advise you specifically but having a tetanus shot now -- if you are due for one anyway -- would be a good idea. i should have added. "quite rare in the united states". unfortunately tetanus is much more common in other countries.
do i need a tetanus shot for a thermal burn? . i burned my hand on a pan today while i was making cinnamon rolls my thumb was only on the pan for less than a second. the burn is white but not bubbling or anything its just a white mark. i ran it under cool water for like 30 minutes and added aloe. it barely hurts. im planning on getting a tetanus shot this year anyways but i need to know if this is very serious or i can just get my shot whenever.