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Accidentally sat on a pencil,and for stabbed in the leg. small puncture wound.i cleaned it and put a bandage on. should i see my doctor?

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Assuming you are: current on tetanus prophylaxis and you have no other medical problems that affect your immunity, probably not right away. If you develop redness or persistent pain, it could mean infection, so you should see your doctor at that time.

Answered 6/2/2016

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A member asked:

Accidentally sat on a pencil,and for stabbed in the leg. small puncture wound.i cleaned it and put a bandage on. should i see my doctor?

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