Tetanus Immunization Clinics
The Metro Public Health Department will be offering Tetanus Immunizations at five community centers around town (Hadley, East, Coleman, Hermitage, and Bellevue) for anyone at risk after recently being exposed to flood water. The clinics will start each day at 12:00pm and continue until at least 4:00pm each day beginning on May 5th and continuing until flood situation resolves.
Tetanus, also called Lockjaw, is extremely rare. It is caused by a type of bacteria that can infect puncture wounds and dirty cuts. Flood water exposure does not increase the risk for contracting Tetanus. There has never been a case of tetanus related to floods or clean up in the United States. However, clean up from a flood can sometimes pose a risk of puncture wounds and dirty cuts, so adults that have this type of risk may wish to ensure that their immunization is up to date.
Normally adults should receive a tetanus shot every 10 years. If you are unsure
of your need for a Tetanus Booster immunization please call the Metro Public
Health immunization department at
(615) 340-5667.
The five Community Centers where vaccine will be available on Thursday are:
- Bellevue Community Center, 656 Colice Jeanne Road, 37221
- Coleman Regional Center, 384 Thompson Lane, 37211
- East Park Regional Center, 700 Woodland Street, 37206
- Hadley Park Regional Center, 1037 28th Ave. N., 37208
- Hermitage Community Center, 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076