Rusty nail in the foot ?!


Question:

Rusty nail in the foot ?

My son stepped on a rusty nail and did not tell me until the next day I took him straight to the doctors who told me it was too late for a tetanus injection so gave him antibiotics. That was last Wednesday. He seems fine today (Saturday) should I be worried ?

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2 weeks ago
My son is 13 he had his last tetanus jab at the age of 6


Answers:

whether or not it was to late he is now over the age of 12 he needs another shot

about the foot, just keep a close eye on him, make sure he isn't acting to different.

Hope he feels better

Good Luck




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