A member asked:

I stepped on an old nail 2 days ago and it punctured my foot now the top of my foot is red and swollen and sore. idklast tetanus shot. is it too late?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Kahn answered

See a podiatrist : You need to be seen immidately. In addition to needing a tetanus booster you need to be treated for a probable infection, should have an x-ray and may require surgery to clean the wound.

Dr Galorenzo agreed

Answered 10/4/2019

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Dr. James Bottiggi answered

No: needs tetanus but also evaluation to check for cellulitis/infection or even if bones are involved

Dr Klauber and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/29/2017

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A member asked:

I stepped on an old nail 2 days ago and it punctured my foot now the top of my foot is red and swollen and sore. idklast tetanus shot. is it too late?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Kahn answered

Dr Galorenzo agreed

Dr. James Bottiggi answered

Dr Klauber and another doctor agreed

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