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Stepped on old needle a couple hours ago, do i need tetanus shot?
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Doubtful: If you have a had a tetanus shot in the last ten years- no. If the needle was not rusty and did not penetrate deeply then no. If it was rusty and went deep...Then maybe. Deep dirty wounds are the typical source for tetanus...
Answered 1/2/2014
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