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Tonight my boyfriend stepped on a nail. It was a
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Tonight my boyfriend stepped on a nail. It was a very old rusty nail. He THINKS he had a tetanus shot 5-7 years ago but not sure. What symptoms should I look for if this were to become serious. Please advise. Thanks. Christine

 

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