Pre-Z we are sheltered from many serious diseases as adequate immunization programs and medical treatment make them all but unheard of. Post-Z this may not be the case.

Most people relate tetanus to the shot you get when you cut yourself. Some may even be aware of tetanus causing lock jaw. Tetanus is a condition involving severe muscle spasms. It is caused by a toxin released during an infection by the bacteria Clostridium Tetanii. These spasms if untreated can progress to cause total paralysis, respiratory failure and death.

The infection is typically caused by dirty wounds as spores of the bacteria live in dirty enviroments typically outdoors. Cuts and puncture wounds caused by contaminated objects transfer the spore into damaged skin allowing the bacteria to grow and release the toxin. Animal bites are also a potential cause as animal mouths can harbor the bacteria.

This is a situation where an ounce of prevention is worth a TON of cure especially in a post-Z world. Prevention involves thorough cleaning of any dirty wound and maintenance of your immunization status. Treatment involves IV antibiotics and life support that most likely will not be available. Tetanus immunization is recommended every 10 years or within 5 years if you suffer a tetanus prone wound.

If a significant Zombie outbreak occurs, individuals should make every effort to get a tetanus booster. There is no minimum interval between plain tetanus immunizations therefore in the event of a Zombie outbreak the date of your last tetanus shot is irrelevant. Your doctor may be reluctant to give you one if you have had it within 10 years. He or she may not be aware of the potential apocalypse and the need to maximize your tetanus immunization time. While maintaining you immunization status is important, getting a booster at the time of an outbreak will maximize the length of time you are immunized.

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