Topic: Tetanus

[Hot_Potato]

Went for my jab today.....didn't even feel it - well slight sting....honest...  ::) but to my surprise had to have Diptheria as well (combined).....had no choice it was that or not get the tetanus.....altho we no longer have diptheria in this country it seems they do still in some Eastern countries and as we all travel about such a lot now.....the government say thats what we have to have!....I've no objection to being protected against it....haven't had the diptheria one (a booster)  since starting at School....yonks ago....so go on those of you who've  not had one recently.....get it done.....H.P.

[teresa]

I know most of us know the impotance of Tetnus Jab  ;)

But for some new to gardening here is a gentle reminder of how gardenng can be dangerous. :o

Please get your jab sorted out now. 8)

Teresa

[Gadfium]

I've had the receptionist vs. nurse vs. doctor problem too. The saga went along the lines of:

a) Travel vaccination specialist (MASTA Clinic) - you have to get another tetanus booster, but get it via your GP, because they won't charge you...

b) receptionist - are you sure you need a booster?

c) GP - I agree, you need a booster, book an appointment with the nurse.

d) nurse - you don't need a booster, both the GP and the MASTA Clinic doctors don't know what they are talking about. I'm not going to give you a tetanus booster. You've had two, that will cover you for the rest of your life.

e) Me - but the doctors, and my reading, confirm that I need one.

f) Nurse - you don't. I'm not giving you the booster.

g) Me - Okay, but I'm going to double-check with both doctors about this, because of the total conflict of advice.  I am travelling to the back-of-beyond and need to be sure I am covered for tetanus infection.

h) Nurse - You don't need a booster.

i) Me - You told me. I'm still checking with the doctors.

j) Nurse (very unhappy) - give me your arm.

k) Me - Ow!  :o

[dibberxxx]

i think i will join u ciderself i was meant to have a tetanus jab about  13 years ago after my last child the doctor said i was due for a jab but being a big scary cat of needles did not bother but after reading this tread i will be making myself an appointment Monday morning

[moonbells]

Good for all of you booking jabs.

Don't take no for an answer - the booster lasts 10-12 years. And if you're working with soil, no matter how many you've had, if you run out of date then you're at risk.  If nothing else, any life insurance you have may be invalidated if you work with soil and are not immunised...

I have to admit that one of the few advantages to working for the NHS is the occupational health dept: they have to keep records of what jabs you have had, and remind you relentlessly when one is coming up for renewal... I went for a tetanus booster some, er, six years ago and found myself getting rubella and Hep B jabs too. When I pointed out I'd *had* rubella at 7 and the age 13+ jab as well, they said better be safe than sorry and gave it me anyway!

There's nothing worse than getting stuck in the finger by a thorn or splinter and then handling soil that's had manure in it... so go on, the jabs will hurt a lot less. (And when you think about it, sticking yourself with a thorn is exactly the same as a needle - the difference is you don't expect it.)

moonbells

ps if you don't mind needles, the blood donor service folk are always looking for newbies.