Is your tetanus shot up to date?

[jhjimbo]

When I worked in plants and shops where metal was being machined and cut I would go the once every 10 years route.

CDC recommends one before travel.

When I was young my Father was digging a hole with a long heavy bar that came to a broad chisel point - I always called it a spud but don't think that is the accurate name. Anyway, my Sister got to close and it came down right on top of her foot and came out the bottom of her shoe. She never shed a tear until she got to the Hospital and it took 4 nurses to hold her down for a shot. They cleaned the wound and dressed it and sent her home - no structural damage to the foot.

[jhjimbo]

No.

Did you know the bacteria that causes Legionnairs Disease is commonly found in soil everywhere. The reason we don't get it is because it is in low concentrations and our immune system knocks it out if we do pick it up.

[jhjimbo]

I'm a once every 10yr Guy. when you work around rusty farm equipment & fencing wire.

In the service a guy was getting ready to go overseas so he was taking all his shots. He took the Black Plague shot and guess what, he got the Black Plague. Must be the shot was not attenuated enough. Spent 10 days in the Hospital.

[Treestand]

When I worked in plants and shops where metal was being machined and cut I would go the once every 10 years route.

CDC recommends one before travel.

In my younger days crossing rusty old barbed fences found on state land a good idea to get a tetanus shot before the hunting season.like tune-up your truck every 10,000 miles back then!!

[Treestand]

If there's a shot or vaccine that will help me stay healthy and continue to enjoy doing what I do, you'd better believe I stay current with it. I agree with Tree about the farm equipment, except that I keep my tetanus up with five year boosters. I take shots for flu, pneumonia, shingles and unnecessary ugliness. Three out of four work.

I get a Flu Shot every year from age 50 to now!

[Treestand]

I'm a once every 10yr Guy. when you work around rusty farm equipment & fencing wire.

I got my first tetanus shot at 14 along with my working papers.

[99explorer]

If there's a shot or vaccine that will help me stay healthy and continue to enjoy doing what I do, you'd better believe I stay current with it. I agree with Tree about the farm equipment, except that I keep my tetanus up with five year boosters. I take shots for flu, pneumonia, shingles and unnecessary ugliness. Three out of four work.

The diphtheria vaccinations have really worked out well.
There have been just 5 cases reported in the U.S. in the last 15 years!

[Buckshott00]

When I worked in plants and shops where metal was being machined and cut I would go the once every 10 years route.

CDC recommends one before travel.

[FirstBubba]

If there's a shot or vaccine that will help me stay healthy and continue to enjoy doing what I do, you'd better believe I stay current with it. I agree with Tree about the farm equipment, except that I keep my tetanus up with five year boosters. I take shots for flu, pneumonia, shingles and unnecessary ugliness. Three out of four work.

Last time I took a "flu shot" was in 1992.
The wife and me were at the doctor for our regular check up.
"How about a flu shot while you're here?"
"Sure! Why not?"
A week later, we knew, "Why not?"!
We'd never been so sick!
Haven't had a flu shot since and will never voluntarily take another!

[Treestand]

If there's a shot or vaccine that will help me stay healthy and continue to enjoy doing what I do, you'd better believe I stay current with it. I agree with Tree about the farm equipment, except that I keep my tetanus up with five year boosters. I take shots for flu, pneumonia, shingles and unnecessary ugliness. Three out of four work.

Same with me,Pneumonia and Flu with a 10yr tetanus booster shot.

[99explorer]

I'm a once every 10yr Guy. when you work around rusty farm equipment & fencing wire.

I got my first tetanus shot in the army at the reception center.
It was painful to move the arm that got the shot, so naturally, I was given a broom to sweep the floor with.

[jhjimbo]

I'm a once every 10yr Guy. when you work around rusty farm equipment & fencing wire.

Never had a tetanus shot in my life. Actually only take a flu and pneumonia shot.
When I was in the service I signed my own shot card and never took the shots.

[jhjimbo]

If there's a shot or vaccine that will help me stay healthy and continue to enjoy doing what I do, you'd better believe I stay current with it. I agree with Tree about the farm equipment, except that I keep my tetanus up with five year boosters. I take shots for flu, pneumonia, shingles and unnecessary ugliness. Three out of four work.

I only take the flu and pneumonia shots

[99explorer]

If there's a shot or vaccine that will help me stay healthy and continue to enjoy doing what I do, you'd better believe I stay current with it. I agree with Tree about the farm equipment, except that I keep my tetanus up with five year boosters. I take shots for flu, pneumonia, shingles and unnecessary ugliness. Three out of four work.

That shingles shot is important, even if the co-pay is high.
I've know three people who got shingles, and they all say it was the most painful experience of their life.

[99explorer]

If there's a shot or vaccine that will help me stay healthy and continue to enjoy doing what I do, you'd better believe I stay current with it. I agree with Tree about the farm equipment, except that I keep my tetanus up with five year boosters. I take shots for flu, pneumonia, shingles and unnecessary ugliness. Three out of four work.

I see you are back, stars and all. Congrats!