PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Preventing Tetanus After a Disaster
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This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. When cleaning up after a disaster, be careful of cuts and wounds. To prevent infection, including tetanus, clean all cuts and wounds with soap and clean water, use antibiotic ointment, and cover. If a wound swells or drains, seek medical attention immediately. To learn more, call 1-800-CDC-INFO.
- Page last updated September 25, 2008
- Content source: National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Coordinating Center for Environmental Health and Injury Prevention (CCEHIP)
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