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yes - any break in the skin could introduce bacteria that could lead to an infection. Always wash and disinfect, after removing the splinter, if you can. If you can't get the splinter out, wash and disinfect anyway.

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Yes they hurt horribly bad, but there are many ways to get rid of a splinter. Put ice on it Use tweezers to get it out Let it fall out on its own.

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