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Is It Required To Get Tetanus Shot After Stepping Long Thumbtack Even After Cleaning With Neosporin ?
I stepped on a long thumbtack yesterday afternoon at work. It went through my boot and into my foot. There was only a drop of blood and my manger cleaned it with a alchol pad and neosporin. The last time I had a tetanus shot was 2005. Is it nescarry that I go to the er tonight or can I wait until sunday afternoon.
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Cleaning the wound is okay, but taking shot of "tetanus" would be advisable, not to take any chance, hope this information helps you, have good day.
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Cleaning the wound is okay, but taking shot of "tetanus" would be advisable, not to take any chance, hope this information helps you, have good day.
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