The Lenowisco And Cumberland Plateau Health Districts Are Offering Free Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (TDAP) Vaccines To Residents And First Responders Affected By Recent Flooding. The Health Department Encourages Everyone Involved In Flood Recovery To Ensure Their Tetanus Vaccinations Are Up To Date. Tetanus Bacteria, Found In Soil, Can Enter Through Injuries Sustained In Floodwater, And Though Rare, It Can Be Fatal. If You’ve Had An Injury Or It’s Been More Than Five Years Since Your Last Vaccine, You May Need A Booster. For More Details Or To Find A Vaccination Site, Visit Vdh’s Website.