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How To Stop Infection Due To Wound Caused By Rusty Nail?

My granddaughter just stepped on a rusty nail and her foot was bleeding and my daughter doesn't know if she ever had a shot for tetanus. My granddaughter is 6. What should she do? If I have to pay for this service I can't afford it and my granddaughter lives in another state. Please help me!



Thu, 8 Jan 2015
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Hello and thank you for your question. Your granddaughter needs to be taken to her doctor right away. It is very important that she get a tetanus shot if she is not up to date on that vaccine. The wound should also be cleaned and examined for signs of infection.
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How To Stop Infection Due To Wound Caused By Rusty Nail?

Hello and thank you for your question. Your granddaughter needs to be taken to her doctor right away. It is very important that she get a tetanus shot if she is not up to date on that vaccine. The wound should also be cleaned and examined for signs of infection.