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Punctured finger with safety pin pushed through jean waistband. last booster 7 yrs ago. need a tetanus shot?
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Tetanus shot: Your tetanus shot is good for ten years.make sure you clean the woundnd apply antibiotic ointment twice a day
Answered 6/24/2014
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