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A member asked:
I stepped on a sewing needle, its now in my foot, should i try pulling it out?
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If it is in straight: And sticking out a bit you can try, but tetanus history needs to be known...you may need a booster, and may need antibiotics....so you may still want to see a doctor...
Answered 6/2/2018
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