DEAR ABBY: You recently pointed out to your readers the importance of senior citizens getting their flu shots and pneumococcal immunizations. Abby, please remind them that it is also important to keep their tetanus vaccinations current. People tend to forget that a tetanus booster is needed every 10 years after the initial immunization.
Thank you for helping to keep seniors -- and others -- healthy. -- MARY SHINN, IMPERIAL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, EL CENTRO, CALIF.
DEAR MARY: Thank YOU. Readers, may I remind you to also keep a list in your wallet of all immunization dates and medications you take, as well as drug allergies. In case of an emergency, this information can be vital.