Tetanus is generally preventable but the immunity from the vaccine wears off if you don't get booster shots.
Tetanus is a disease caused by bacteria that is found all over the world. Once inside a person's bloodstream, a tetanus infection can lead to painful symptoms, prolonged hospitalization, even death.
Vaccine protects against tetanus but you need a booster every 10 years or you lose protection.
Older adults account for some 70% of the reported cases of tetanus infection according to DB.
Keep your protection up-to-date, get your booster shot
Posted by Jill Fallon at July 26, 2005 8:09 PM | Permalink