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05.21.08, 15:49 PM General Topics
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I stepped on a nail. I only need to be concerned if it had rust right? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:49 PM Flag
 

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no -- you should get it checked out and get a tet. shot if you're not up to date. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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I don't have time or patience to do that! I thought it was the rust that was dangerous. It's not the nail! [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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what is not the nail? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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np you never know what is on there that you can't see. Make sure your tetnus shot is up to date and watch for infection [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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You do not have to go to the ER to get one. You can go to your regular Dr. tomorrow or an Urgent Care type office that is not an ER. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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happened to my dh who is a MD....his friend who is an ER MD convinced him to go to the ER to get a tetanus shot [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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which will hurt more than stepping on the nail, but better safe than sick [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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ita - risk of tetanus [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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no, you should watch for infection and get a tetanus if you aren't up to date [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:53 PM Flag
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If you haven't had a tetanus shot in "X" number of years, you need one. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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they last a long time don't they? 7 or 10 years? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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Yes, but you probably need to call your Dr. or nurses line and verify. You don't need to go to an ER though. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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I have had so many doctors because I have moved so many times. I'm not even sure how long it has been since I've had one. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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No, you have to get a tetanus booster. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 05.21.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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5 people, in the whole country, every year die of tetanus. So really... unless your a farmer or landscaper and was cut by something that had dirty crap on it... your fine. [ Reply | More ]
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