A man presents at the emergency department after puncturing his foot on an old nail.Upon questioning,he is uncertain as to whether he has been immunised against tetanus.This man should be
A) given tetanus toxoid and sent home.
B) kept in for observation for 24 hours to see if symptoms develop.
C) given tetanus immunoglobulin and tetanus toxoid.
D) advised to start a course of vaccination as soon as possible.
E) given a broad spectrum antibiotic.
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