A member asked:

I stepped on a rusty nail today. it went in my foot a little bit. just wondering if i should get it checked out. my tetanus shot is up to date.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Rusty nail: While your tetanus immunization watch out for a possible infection which presents with redness, swelling and pain. Make sure you wash the wound with soap and water and apply an antibiotic ointment to the area

Answered 5/28/2014

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