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I got shot in the head with a co2 bb gun with the barrel against my head last night. should i see the doctor.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

YES: at the very LEAST INFECTION is a definite possibility! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 7/9/2017

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