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QUESTION: I was just a bit astonished when during a routine visit to my
doctor, I was required to have a tetanus shot
I am now in my middle 50’s and
have been made to have this injection since my college days
Why the sudden
push for extra immunizations? Are they truly necessary?

ANSWER: There are some who know about such things that would say your doctor
deserves recognition rather than a rap, for he is actually doing what doctors
should do most, practicing preventive medicine
Tetanus (or lockjaw) is a
frightful disease, easy to catch since the spores of the bacteria can be found
most anywhere
It doesn’t take a major injury to expose you to infection,
since a cut or scratch, or even dental surgery, can lead to tetanus
The
Centers for Disease Control recommend that adults have a booster doses every
10 years, after the initial immunization schedule of three injections
Many
doctors use the schedule of 25 years old, 35 years old etc
to keep track, so
I guess that makes you 55 years old
And if you keep seeing this informed
physician, you can look forward to another booster at age 65.

The material contained here is “FOR INFORMATION ONLY” and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician
Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.

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