Thread: Sewing a Finger
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Old 06-27-2010, 07:21 PM
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nursie76
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Originally Posted by janRN
Please keep an eye on the puncture wound-clean it well even if it looks clean. I did this a few months ago and ended up getting a Tetanus Shot.

Just a little nagging and a reminder from a nurse: even adults need to update their immunizations. Tetanus shots should be repeated every 10 yrs. (Of course, it had been about 12 since my last one LOL). This is especially important for people who do a lot of gardening. OK-enough nagging.
JanRN - You beat me to it! I was just going to deliver the same message! 8-)
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