Re: tetanus shots

JHarper33(AT)aol.com
Mon, 13 Oct 1997 15:34:04 -0400 (EDT)

In a message dated 97-10-11 17:20:56 EDT, you write:

> Help! My doctor says I need to have a tetanus shot because I haven't had
one
> in several years. After reading several references on the list about
> tetanus
> shots and TM I am concerned. I had TM in 89. Could a tetanus shot cause a

> relapse? I realize nobody knows for sure but would appreciate some input
> from
> anyone who has any information regarding tetanus shots and TM.
> Thanks,Debbie
>

I received a tetanus shot a few months ago after a puncture wound and
experienced no problems. The risk of lockjaw outweighed the possibility of a
risk from the shot for me.

Barbara