Tetanus Vaccine Clinics Open in

The Mississippi Department of Health has opened tetanus vaccination clinics in the following counties: George, Stone, Pearl River, Harrison, Jackson and Hancock. All persons who have sustained a cut or puncture wound, and who have NOT received a tetanus booster in the last 10 years, are urged to visit a clinic for vaccination.

Tetanus is a risk when anyone gets a puncture wound or cut, because tetanus bacteria in soil can enter the body through a wound or cut. Persons who have received the standard childhood series of immunizations, and have received a booster shot within ten years, will NOT need a tetanus vaccination. Anyone who receives a puncture wound contaminated with sewage, dirt or flood water, should thoroughly clean the wound and have a healthcare provider determine whether a tetanus booster is necessary.

The following Tetanus Vaccine Clinic locations are open Saturday 8:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m., Sunday 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.:

George County Health Department
166 West Ratliff St.
Lucedale, MS 39452

Stone County Health Department
305 A. Central Avenue
Wiggins, MS 39577

Pearl River County Health Department
7547 Highway 11
Carriere, MS 39426

Jackson County Health Department
6912 N. Washington Avenue
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Harrison County - Gulfport Health Department
1102 45th Avenue
Gulfport , MS 39501

Harrison County - Biloxi Health Department
761 Esters Boulevard
Biloxi , MS 39530

Hancock County
K-Mart Parking Lot
344 Highway 90 West
Waveland, MS 39576