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Is it really necessary to take a tetanus injection after being poked by an iron nail?

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Yes: If you've not had a tetanus shot within 10 years go for it.

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/10/2012

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How long does it take to get tetanus after a nail puncture?

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I got poked by rusty nail in my garden. My last Tetanus shot was over 10 years ago so I got Tetanus shot about 21 hours after the incidence. What are the chances that I will still get sick by Tetanus?

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Daughter stepped on nail yesterday top foot is extremely swollen. Had tetanus shot in Apr 2016. Should she go to er or will take care if itself?

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Can i take five vitaminz same time like iron . multivitaminz. vitamin d. hair skin and nail and magnesium together?

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My dr has me on vit d, Bcomplex and iron as I am deficient in all these. my ? is would it hurt me to take a vit for my hair (healthy hair skin and nails) that contains small % of the ones I take plus biotin, my hair is very thin. Tyvm?

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