OUCH! Stepped on a nail, so what's the best way to treat it?

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In my rush today running around in flip flops starting chores I stepped on a nail. Actually a 14 GA blunt that went in around 1/2". I pulled the plank off my foot and after I finished chores I came in and put alcohol on it, but it's deep, so I don't think any got to it. I did tons of errands today for easter and it's still throbbing like crazy. Can't really walk on it now. Think I should soak it in salt water or ? ?
 
Oh I remember stepping on a rusty barn nail with a piece of plank on it. EEEOUCH! Go to ER and get tetanus shot if you haven't had a tetanus within five to seven years. Don't try to treat it yourself.
 
This happened to me last summer. I kept it bandaged and kept it nice and clean and we got some epson salt and you put it in a big bowl of warm, water that you can put your whole foot in. Then I had to go to the hospital they gave me a tetanus shot and some pills to take 3 times a day.

P.S. Dont plan on doin anything with the arm you got the shot in it; it will hurt and ach for a whole week.
 
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Is your Tentnus shot updated? Even with that being said, treat with alchol.. Not the consumable type
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Do it a few times tonight, and first thing tomorow.. I think as long as you keep it extra clean..

i hope your ok, all the best!!
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Thank you. Yep it throbs like crazy, lol. When it happened I had my hands full of gallon jugs of water and had to drag the plank, hopping, stuck in my foot for about 20' until there was a place to lean on to pull it out. Thought I'd pass out, lol.

But the shots hurt, dang it, lol. My last one was probably over 5 years ago. Was hoping
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that one would cover me. Think that long is ok?
 

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