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What to do if i stood on a nail yesterday and i have never had a tetanus shot.?

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Dr. Jonathan Purdy answered

Specializes in wound care

This needs attention: Any puncture wound needs to be evaluated. Tetanus is one concern and needs to be addressed with a tetanus inoculation / booster. An x-ray should be performed to see if a piece of the item that caused the puncture is present, or if any other material was pushed into the wound. Infection is also another serious consequence that could arise.

Answered 5/12/2016

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