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NFID TETANUS AND DIPTHERIA IMMUNIZATION CAMPAIGN |
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The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and
the National Coalition for Adult Immunization (NCAI) have joined
home improvement expert Bob Vila to educate the adult population about
the importance of becoming up-to-date on routine tetanus and diphtheria
vaccine boosters. The campaign "Power of 10" drives home
the message that it is important for adults to get a routine Tetanus/
Diphtheria booster shot every ten years. Many people do not realize
that the vaccine received during childhood does not protect them throughout
their entire life. Everyone needs protection from tetanus. Tetanus bacteria are widely present in the environment and can enter the body through any simple wound - not just from stepping on a rusty nail! Even seemingly harmless activities such as gardening or housework can expose a person to tetanus if he or she gets a cut or scrape doing them. The Power of 10 educational campaign focuses on tetanus and diphtheria prevention with the goal of reversing some staggering statistics. While more than half of adults are no longer protected against both diseases, the problem gets even worse with age - 70 percent of people over age 70 lack immunity to these diseases. For more information on the Power of 10 campaign, please visit the NFID website at http://www.nfid.org. (excerpted from the April 2003 issue of The Double Helix, which is a publication of NFID.) |
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Healthcare Providers The information on this website should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider may recommend variations in treatment based on individual facts and circumstances. |
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