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I stepped on a pin that was in the wall for a long time, will i get the affects of tetanus?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Tetanus: If you have had abooster tetanus shot in the last ten years you should be safe.

Answered 8/27/2020

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A member asked:

I stepped on a pin that was in the wall for a long time, will i get the affects of tetanus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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