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Someone was hitting people with a thumbtack with just wuick punctures and he got me. should i be worried about getting a blood transmitted disease? 15
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Tetanus shot: any time you get a puncture wound from anything metal you should have it looked at by a doctor..you might need a tetanus shot
Answered 10/9/2014
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