Show Tetanus In The The diagnosis of tetanus in a male is a reminder that this infectious disease is The patient was to Hospital because of inability to swallow and a stiff PRIOR to admission the patient had cut his thumb on a table At that time his thumb was sutured he was given tetanus There was no history of previous tetanus The risk of tetanus infection with its consequent is one which can be minimized by keeping immunizations While children seem to be well protected against this adults seem to neglect TETANUS boosters are recommended every ten years and for wound management the is given if the last booster was given more than a year Persons wiio work out of doors should be urged to check their immunization status and have it brought up to date if |