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A member asked:
I stepped on a rusty nail 4 days ago and have not had a booster shot in 20 years. what should i do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Go to urgent care: If you have not had it for 20 years, then you gotta have it. If you can get to your primary care physician tomorrow, do so. If not, go to an urgent care center (minor emergency).
Answered 2/28/2014
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