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Cut from something in the ocean, what to do, should i be concerned?
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Cut in ocean: Did you step on something, or maybe brush up against some jagged shells? Is the wound clean? You might want to have this checked at an urgent care clinic -- and if you haven't had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years, it's probably a good idea to get one also.
Answered 11/27/2017
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