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veryworriedgal
22-12-17, 17:12
Hello! (wow look at me go! not posting in health anxiety for once!) Last night i stepped on an earring post while heading to bed, and the entirety of it went into my foot. it hasn’t been worn in ages, and i’m unsure as to if i cleaned if after i wore it last time.

My question is, is it urgent that i head to a doctor? I read that these shots are good for ten years, but you may want to get one just in case if it’s been over five years. I had my last shot in march of 2012 (ironically for the same reason as my inquiry, but last time had been over ten years) and i’m curious if i need a shot or not. It has been over five years, but if they are good for ten shouldn’t i be okay?

thanks for the input.

Phuzella
22-12-17, 17:31
I'm sure they last 10 years? :)

Fishmanpa
22-12-17, 18:03
It's just an "ouchie". Just clean it up with alcohol, put some anti-bacterial gel on it and a band-aid :)

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