DHSS Press Release

Date: October 8, 2004 DHSS-105-2004

Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Allison Taylor Levine, Communication Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523

Contact: Heidi Truschel-Light Phone: (302) 744-4907 Pager: (302) 247-1560

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TETANUS SHOTS AVAILABLE OCT. 13 FOR NEW CASTLE COUNTY FLOOD VICTIMS

Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) will offer a second tetanus vaccination clinic to the residents impacted by severe flooding Wednesday, Oct. 13, 4-7 p.m. Vaccinations will be provided to residents from the locations listed below. The clinic will be held at the Hudson State Service Center located at 501 Ogletown Rd. in Newark.

Corbin Deerhurst Brookhaven Faulkland Heights Limestone Gardens Christiana Farms Hyde Park Harmony Woods Twin Oaks Glendale Rutherford Westminster Cardiff Calf Run Park Manor Park Schoolbell Gardens Middle Run Crossing Upper Pike Creek Road Glasgow Court Trailer Park Green Meadows

Limestone Acres Stanton Eastburn Acres Michael's Restaurant Weatherfield Beaverbrook Crest Richardson Park Delpark Manor Holly Oak Woodland Park Anglesey Carrcroft Tarleton Brookside Newark Oaks Cedarcrest Woodmill Village Walther Road Weldin Road York Farms

Sherwood Park II Westover Hills Coventry Surrey Park Foulk Woods Buckley Maplecrest Newkirk Estates Rolling Park Forest Knoll Klair Estates Kingscroft Meadowood East Washington Square Fireside Park Lancashire Rosetree Hunt City of New Castle Salem Woods

Individuals involved in flood recovery are at higher risk for tetanus because they may receive cuts or puncture wounds while working among hurricane debris and floodwater. Children who were previously vaccinated are protected for five years. If an adult previously received a tetanus shot, they are protected for 10 years. Tetanus vaccine prevents the infection commonly known as lockjaw that can occur when bacteria enter such wounds.

DPH drinking water and environmental health specialists will be available at the clinic to answer questions about flood-related health issues. Educational handouts will also be available.

For more information, call DPH at 302-283-7587.

Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

Last Updated: Thursday August 17 2006