Hurricane Season: Most Common Injuries

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When hurricanes hit, the most common injuries occur when people are putting up shutters, taking down shutters, and clearing debris (this last one is especially risky). Accidents with chainsaws, in particular, are very common.

When working and using dangerous equipment make sure to wear thick, protective clothing (thick denim and leather are especially effective). ALWAYS wear gloves, and be especially careful with your fingers.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you are up to date on your tetanus shots. You need a tetanus shot (known as a tetanus booster shot) every 10 years, even if you have not had any accidents.

If you get injured, and you have not had a tetanus shot in the past 5 years, make sure to go and get one. With tetanus it is better to be safe than sorry (1 out of 10 people who develop tetanus end up dying from it).