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So i stepped on a rusted screw and it went very deep, i had a tetnus shot about 3 years ago, hurts so bad to walk and parents wont take me to doctor.

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Dr. Kristen Dall-Winther answered

Need antibiotics: Puncture wounds to the foot almost always need antibiotics to prevent and/or treat early infection. I don’t understand why your parents won’t take you to the doctor but if you can’t get there yourself, talk to a trusted adult in your life (school nurse?) to get some help. Best of luck and great job advocating for yourself!

Answered 5/13/2019

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A member asked:

So i stepped on a rusted screw and it went very deep, i had a tetnus shot about 3 years ago, hurts so bad to walk and parents wont take me to doctor.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kristen Dall-Winther answered

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