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What can i do about a puncture wound on the bottom of my foot?
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See a doctor: Make sure your tetanus booster is up to date, and seeing a doctor can make sure it can heal without having a deep infection develop.
Answered 5/6/2019
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Be careful: 1]be certain tetanus immunization is current 2]obseve for infection, and seek treatment if redness , swelling, or pus appear 3]be certain that the source of the injury is out i/e. Nail, splinter etc.
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