tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112157113413272854.post8463656053757896102..comments2023-11-02T04:54:14.676-07:00Comments on KEEPING A PULSE ON LIFE & ROMANCE: SEPTIC SHOCK~WHAT TO LOOK FORUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112157113413272854.post-62490764182994790332008-04-20T20:39:00.000-07:002008-04-20T20:39:00.000-07:00Great question, Dee Ann. Tetanus shots protect yo...Great question, Dee Ann. Tetanus shots protect you against tetanus--also known as lockjaw. This is a serious but preventable disease that affects the body's muscles and nerves. It usually happens as a result of a skin wound that becomes contaminated by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani.<BR/><BR/>Your immune system is the only protection you have against getting any type of infection, whether it be staph or the common cold.<BR/><BR/>If your immune system is compromied in any way--examples would be if someone was taking chemotherapy drugs that wears down your defenses; not eating right; not getting enough sleep; or if you have an autoimmune disease such as lupus and diabetes~ your body's defenses are not as strong as they should be. <BR/><BR/>Hope that answers your question. Thanks for stopping by!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422942404526720212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112157113413272854.post-7782461310478803722008-04-19T17:57:00.000-07:002008-04-19T17:57:00.000-07:00Wow, Kathleen that is interesting. I could see tha...Wow, Kathleen that is interesting. I could see that easily happening to someone. <BR/><BR/>Question for you. Will a previous tetanus shot keep you from getting staph or going into septic shock?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Dee AnnDee Ann W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05097957490384059031noreply@blogger.com