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Why is it important that tornado clean-up volunteers receive a tetanus shot?

April 26, 2017clean-up shot Tetanus tornado volunteers

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Why is it important that tornado clean-up volunteers receive a tetanus shot?

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There is a lot of dirt and debris in the area and tetanus bacteria live in soil. If someone has a deep cut working in an area where they’re likely to get dirty, they may be exposed to tetanus. You could get injured from stepping on nails in the debris and puncture your shoes.