Tetanus Shots Available Through Health Department
OK County Health Department will give tetanus shots to rescue workers, volunteers, and residents in disaster areas. Graphic provided.
The Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD) will be offering tetanus shots today to rescue workers, volunteers, and residents in areas that are affected by this week’s tornadoes. OCCHD will be sending a team to locations in affected areas to give tetanus shots.
Tetanus shots are recommended for anyone who hasn’t received a tetanus booster shot within the last ten years. Tetanus is also known as “lockjaw”, which can develop when Clostridium tetani bacteria causes an infection in the body.
For residents with transportation, we will also be offering tetanus shots at our Kelley location, which is 921 NE 23rd Street, just to the East of the Oklahoma History Museum. Other health department services will continue as normal.