Stepped on a Rusty Nail—ER or Not?

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It is a classic scenario: you step on a rusty nail, panic sets in, and you start wondering if you are one tetanus shot away from disaster. Emergency physician Jeffrey Druck, MD, explains why most minor punctures do not require an ER visit, when to consider urgent care instead, and how your vaccination status plays a key role.

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