DHSS Press Release |
Date: October 6, 2004 DHSS-100-2004 |
| 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. 8 FOR NEW CASTLE COUNTY FLOOD VICTIMS
Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) will offer tetanus vaccinations on a walk-in basis to the residents impacted by severe flooding Friday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. - 12 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 | Limestone Acres | Sherwood Park II |
| Deerhurst | Stanton | Westover Hills |
| Brookhaven | Eastburn Acres | Coventry |
| Faulkland Heights | Michael's Restaurant | Surrey Park |
| Limestone Gardens | Weatherfield | Faulk Woods |
| Christiana Farms | Beaverbrook Crest | Buckley |
| Hyde Park | Richardson Park | Maplecrest |
| Harmony Woods | Delpark Manor | Newkirk Estates |
| Twin Oaks | Holly Oak | Rolling Park |
| Glendale | Woodland Park | Forest Knoll |
| Rutherford | Anglesey | Klair Estates |
| Westminster | Carrcroft | Kingscroft |
| Cardiff | Tarleton | Meadowood East |
| Calf Run Park | Brookside | Washington Square |
| Manor Park | Newark Oaks | Fireside Park |
| Schoolbell Gardens | Cedarcrest | Lancashire |
| Middle Run Crossing | Woodmill Village | Rosetree Hunt |
| Upper Pike Creek Road | Walther Road | City of New Castle |
| Glasgow Court Trailer Park | Weldin Road | Salem Woods |
| Green Meadows | York Farms | 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. 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.
