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Tetanus Prophylaxis: Brain TrainerQuestion:%u2022 A man presents with a deep penetrating wound after stepping on a nail which was heavily contaminated with soil. He has completed a full priming course of tetanus vaccine with the last dose within 10 years. What is the most appropriate management to be given?Answer:%u2022 ReassureExplanation:%u2022 The patient is fully immunized with up-to-date tetanus vaccination%u2022 No additional tetanus prophylaxis is required%u2022 However, consider wound cleaning and antibiotic prophylaxis due to soil contamination