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Suggest Remedies For Pin Prick
I have had a pair of shorts that i have had for years (thrift store purchase). The shorts have been washed many times. Apparently there were staples in the shorts (from the price tag). When I tried to pull one out, it poked me and drew blood. I got a tetanus shot about 4 years ago. Do i need to do anything?
Fri, 29 Jan 2016
Hello and thank you for your question,
If you have had a tetanus shot in the last five years then you should be safe from that. Otherwise just wash the area with soap and water and keep it clean. Watch for redness or pus and if you see that get to a doctor for evaluation and possible antibiotics.
Regards
If you have had a tetanus shot in the last five years then you should be safe from that. Otherwise just wash the area with soap and water and keep it clean. Watch for redness or pus and if you see that get to a doctor for evaluation and possible antibiotics.
Regards
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