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I stepped on a metal nail & bled--do i need a tetanus shot?

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Depends: Depends on your history of tetanus immunizations. I would contact your primary care doctor immediately. Puncture wounds from nails can be prone to tetanus.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/26/2016

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