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I stood on a nail and it punctured my heal. we have stopped the bleeding and cleaned the wound with savlon in warm water. do i need a tetanus shot?
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Yes: Yes if not up to date.Also watch the area.If where wearing rubber sole shoes can get an infection with Pseudomonas.Also other infections can also occur
Answered 2/27/2019
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