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My son is 15 years old and today he was opening his laptop so he touched a rusted nail .
I hope there isn't anything serious if he touches a rusted nail
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Just touching can't harm
If wound, then tetanus booster dose should be given
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi! Donot worry. Clean the wound and apply T back oint if child has wound. If child is fully vaccinated upto date nothing to worry.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
No worries.
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