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Splinter, Sliver

	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF your child has any ONE of the following: Deeply embedded foreign body (FB), (e.g., needle or toothpick in foot). FB has a barb (e.g., fish hook). FB is a BB. FB is clear (glass or plastic). Pencil lead or other pigment left in skin after FB removed. FB is causing severe pain. You are reluctant to take out FB or can't get it out. Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby KidsCare clinic. Use our Facility Search to find an urgent care clinic near you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (during regular daytime office hours) IF: You think your child needs to be seen. Deep puncture wound and last tetanus shot was more than 5 years ago.
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns.
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Tiny, pain-free slivers that don't need removal. Tiny plant stickers, cactus spines or fiberglass spicules. Minor slivers or thorns that you believe you can safely remove.