When shouldyou seek medical attenion for a cut?

Seek medical attention for a cut if:

- The cut is deep or long.

- The cut is on your face, hands, or feet.

- The cut is bleeding heavily or does not stop bleeding after 15 minutes of direct pressure.

- The cut is caused by a dirty or rusty object.

- You have signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, warmth, or pus around the cut.

- You have a fever over 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit.

- You have diabetes or another medical condition that affects wound healing.

- You are not up to date on your tetanus vaccination.