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Stepped on a pin it didn't go in deep, pin was not dirty little pain not much at all, should i worry?
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Pin Prick: Two questions. If your tetanus is up to date and the sore is not red, swollen, worsening or pustular you do not need to worry. If your tetanus shots are not up to date then you do need this. (most american children get a tetanus shot at age 15 and do not need it again till age 25).
Answered 5/3/2013
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