Are you protected from tetanus?

Are you protected from tetanus?

Are you protected from tetanus?

Vaccines.gov and Flu.gov sent this bulletin at 07/23/2013 06:05 PM EDT

Tetanus: Make Sure You and Your Child Are Fully Immunized Playing outdoors can mean getting cuts that may become infected with bacteria commonly found in soil, including the ones that cause tetanus. Tetanus vaccine can help prevent tetanus disease, commonly known as "lockjaw." Stay safe this summer.  Make sure the whole family is up-to-date on their tetanus boosters!   For More Information To learn more about vaccinations, visit Vaccines.gov.