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Yesterday i stepped on a little nail? probably went in less than 1/4 inch, and looks fine now. should i get a tetanus booster?

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Possibly: If your last tetanus booster was more than 5 years ago, it is not a bad idea. If it was more than 10 years ago - definitely. Keep up your immunity.

Answered 4/3/2012

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Depends: The depth of the injury means more for the potential germs planted inside than the issue of tetanus.Cleaning the wound quickly with soap & water is the best initial action.Even a superficial scratch can allow the tetanus spores to set up in your body & cause tetanus. If you are > 5 years out from your last tetanus, or never completed the primary series, you should consider it.

Answered 11/27/2017

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