Polk County Health Department

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Tetanus Vaccinations

Floodwater debris can put people who are cleaning a flooded area at risk for injury. It is recommended that you get a tetanus shot every 10 years. However, if you get a cut or a puncture wound that is exposed to flood water, there is some risk of tetanus and you should be vaccinated if you haven’t had a tetanus vaccination or “booster” in the past five years. The Polk County Health Department can provide tetanus vaccinations for a fee. Call 515-286-3798 or come to 1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines. Click here for directions to our location.

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