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Tattoos and Tulips Stepping on a rusty nail is not the only way you can get tetanus, a potentially disabling and life threatening disease. Amateur piercing and tattoos, a growing trend among teens and young adults, can lead to many health risks, including tetanus. Recently, a 27-year-old woman in California developed tetanus due to piercing her tongue. She had received Td shots as a child but did not get any Td boosters, which are recommended every 10 years. She was treated in the hospital but still did not have full muscle control of her face 6 months later. The garden is another place you can get tetanus. Thirty-one percent of tetanus-related wound or puncture injuries occur in gardens, yards and farms. Many people 65 years and older are not up-to-date with their Td booster and most of the reported tetanus deaths are among people 60 years of age and older. Tetanus continues to be a threat and not just by stepping on a rusty nail. Protect yourself. Get your Td booster every 10 years. If it’s been 10, do it again! For more information
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