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Stepped on a small nail, it was clean and barely went through the first layer of skin i have washed around the area a lot doi need a t-shot?

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Stepped on nail: i would get a Td if you have not had one in 5 years .Better safe than sorry

Answered 11/7/2015

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A member asked:

Stepped on a small nail, it was clean and barely went through the first layer of skin i have washed around the area a lot doi need a t-shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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