I was clearing all sorts out of my garden and I stepped on a nail. It went right through my boots and into my foot. It bled a little bit so I sprayed Savalon on it and put a plaster over it. I have a major phobia of needles and I know I am not covered by tetnus. (There is a very small chance that I did have a tetnus 6.5 yrs ago). If it is going to get infected, how long will this take. Also, what can I do about the pain? It is so hard to walk on, I actually want a pair of crutches but DH just laughs! I know I am a big wimp, but unless you have ever done it, you can't know how painful it is!