A vaccine for
Tetanus that is currently in short supply. According to the
CDC's June 13 FAQ, both
DTaP (
Diphtheria,
Tetanus, &
Pertussis) and Td (Tetanus) vaccines are in a national
shortage. Enough
vaccines to begin routine
immunization are expected in the third or fourth quarter of
2002. For those of you who work at a
zoo (like me) or other place that requires the use of
sharp pointy
knives, this is somewhat of an
inconvenience. Actually,
scratch that, it is a major lose-your-job kind of inconvenience. So, here are the ways one can obtain a Tetanus
shot:
1. Obtain (winkwink) a puncture wound or bite. Where I live, no matter where the wound is or how deep it is, if the ER sees it, you will get a shot, no questions asked.
2. Ask the medic. If you're lucky, the first aid station at your place of work might have a stockpile.
3. Drive to a small town and ask the hospital there. Chances are, they'll be more than happy to give you a booster.
4. If you have kids that haven't had their three tetanus vaccine doses yet, ask their pediatrician. If the doctor likes you, you might be able to get a Tetanus shot while your kids get theirs.
If you have any additions, please /msg me.