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A member asked:

My 8 year old stepped on a metal earring he has had all his vaccines until now the cut wasn't deep and bled for a few seconds. does he need a shot?

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No: If he had vaccines at ages 4-6, he should be fine regarding tetanus. Just like with any cut, he could get a mild skin infection, but it is unlikely

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/5/2017

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