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I stepped on a nail in our yard. what should i do?
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Clean the wound, tet: Clean the wound, make sure your tetanus shot is up to date- good for 8-10 years. Depending on how deep the wound may need antibiotics. Call your doc.
Answered 4/3/2012
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