I cut myself on a rusty nail while out walking last week. Is it true this could give me lockjaw?
No, that's a myth. Tetanus (lockjaw) is caused by a germ and is nothing to do with rust.
I cut myself on a rusty nail while out walking last week. Is it true this could give me lockjaw?
No, that's a myth. Tetanus (lockjaw) is caused by a germ and is nothing to do with rust.
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