He sought medical care three times in 11
days, twice via the emergency room -- with symptoms ranging from weakness to
difficulty walking, talking and swallowing. NCAI is a network
of more than 140 organizations dedicated to promoting adult immunization
primarily through educational and motivational activities.
To promote public education about tetanus and diphtheria risks and
prevention, NFID and the NCAI created the Power of 10 campaign. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ).
Due to lifestyle factors, such as crowded living situations, bar
patronage, active or passive smoking, irregular sleep patterns, and sharing
personal items, college students living in residence halls are more likely to
acquire meningococcal disease than the general college population. The disease progresses very
rapidly and can easily be misdiagnosed as the flu.

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It can be prevented by maintaining
protection with a booster vaccine every 10 years.

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When Planning Do-It-Yourself Home Projects Vaccinate Before You Renovate

Nearly half of injuries resulting in tetanus
infection occurred indoors or at home between 1998 to 2000, according to the
U. Serologic
immunity to diphtheria and tetanus in the United States.com
Ulysee Huling (212) 886-2211, uhuling@cooneywaters .
ACHA has been at the forefront of protecting college students against
meningococcal meningitis . In 1997, the association released the first
recommendations, stating that students consider vaccination and that college
health professionals take a proactive role in providing information and access
to the meningococcal vaccine.

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To raise awareness about the need to maintain the tetanus booster every 10
years, home repair expert Bob Vila is teaming up with the National Foundation
for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and the National Coalition for Adult
Immunizations (NCAI) on the Power of 10 campaign .com

"ACHA is pleased that a new meningococcal conjugate vaccine is now
available and that ACIP provided a firm recommendation for immunization of
first-year students living in residence halls," said James Turner, MD, chair
of ACHA's Vaccine Preventable Diseases Committee and executive director of the
department of student health at the University of Virginia.
In addition to the new college vaccination recommendations, the CDC's ACIP
also approved recommendations that target routine meningococcal immunization
for young adolescents at the pre-adolescent visit (11-12 year olds) and
adolescents at high school entry. Adolescents and young adults account for
nearly 30 percent of all cases of meningitis in the United States.

About the American College Health Association
The American College Health Association, the nation's principal advocate
and leadership organization for college and university health, represents a
diverse membership that provides and supports the delivery of health care and
prevention and wellness services for the nation's 16 million college students.

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The tetanus booster is combined with
a vaccine to prevent diphtheria, another potentially fatal disease that also
requires re-vaccination every 10 years. On the third medical visit, he
was diagnosed with tetanus, admitted to the intensive care unit and put on a
ventilator to assist breathing.

Contacts: Jennifer Corrigan (732) 382-8898, corriganjenn@cs. Symptoms may include
fever, stiff neck, rash, nausea, and vomiting.

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While 91 percent of children between
the ages of 6 and 11 years are vaccinated against both tetanus and diphtheria,
protection drops to 47 percent among persons 20 years of age or older, and
continues to decline over the years, according to CDC.

What People Need to Know About Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a highly-contagious disease that is contracted by inhaling
bacteria from an infected person. Travel destinations where diphtheria is found include certain parts of
Africa, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean, the former Soviet Republics,
and Asia. In some cases, a membrane
grows and covers the throat, which can block the airway. Tetanus Surveillance,
United States, 1998-2000. 2002 May 7; 136(9):660 -666.

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The tetanus bacteria can enter the body through any type of open
wound, including small cuts or scrapes.S.

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The most common form of tetanus
causes paralysis and includes symptoms such as lockjaw , neck stiffness,
difficulty swallowing, and muscle spasms. Symptoms begin very much like a common cold, usually two to five
days after transmission, but can progress quickly.nfid.

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, While many people know to use
protective gear when involved with do-it-yourself home renovation projects,
some may have let their guard down against tetanus -- a potentially fatal
infectious disease.
This year's efforts include TV and radio public service announcements
featuring Bob Vila, information on home renovation-related tetanus risks on
the NFID web site, and a pamphlet to help people assess their own risk and
immunization status.

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He ultimately survived, after nearly eight
weeks recovering in the hospital.S.

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Minor injuries encountered during these projects, even
simple cuts or scrapes , can put people at risk for this serious disease if
they are not up-to-date on the tetanus booster vaccine. Since tetanus is preventable through vaccination, even one case is
too many.(1,2)

What People Need to Know About Tetanus
Tetanus, often described as "lockjaw" for the most common symptom of jaw
stiffness, is caused by common bacteria that are widespread in the
environment . The coalition was
formed in 1988 to make the most efficient use of public and private resources
to achieve national goals in adult immunization.
ACHA's decision is consistent with recent recommendations approved by the
U.

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Since tetanus bacteria are everywhere -- both indoors and out --
prevention is critical. Ann Intern
Med.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's (CDC) Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) to immunize all incoming college freshmen living
in dormitories (or residence halls) against meningococcal disease."
The new conjugate vaccine (unlike the previously recommended
polysaccharide vaccine) has the potential to provide longer duration of
protection and herd immunity against meningococcal infection; which means that
by immunizing a large proportion of the population, even those who are not
vaccinated will likely be protected. The FDA approved the vaccine for use
among persons aged 11 to 55 years.

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A recent case demonstrates how a simple injury can lead to a serious
problem, and the severity of tetanus infection.

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- Power of 10 Campaign Calls on Families to Include 10-Year Tetanus Booster
in Home Renovation Plans -

BETHESDA, Md.S.(1)
"Tetanus is an extremely painful condition that can require a lengthy
hospital stay, and months of rehabilitation," explains infectious disease
specialist and NFID Medical Director Susan J. "Although tetanus is
rare in the U. Symptoms of tetanus can appear
anywhere from three days to three weeks after exposure to the bacteria, and
may be accompanied by fever, sweating, elevated blood pressure, and rapid
heartbeat .
If not treated early, meningitis can lead to death or permanent
disabilities. For more information , visit http://www.

Media contact: Sharon Fisher, 410-859-1500

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In 2002, a man in Puerto Rico
got a splinter in his right hand.
Meningococcal infection is contagious, particularly in crowded conditions
such as residence halls at colleges or universities.

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"It's easy to injure yourself when working on home renovation projects,
and many of the materials or tools we use are places where tetanus bacteria
commonly gather," says Vila, America's best-known authority on home
improvement., it is a fatal disease for one out of every 10 people
infected. For more information about the Power of 10 campaign,
tetanus and diphtheria, and preventive vaccination, visit the NFID web site at
http://www.

About Meningococcal Disease
Meningococcal meningitis is a rare, but potentially fatal, bacterial
infection that strikes 1,400 to 3,000 Americans each year and is responsible
for approximately 150 to 300 deaths.

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American College Health Association Issues New Meningococcal Disease Immunization Recommendations for First-Year Students Living in Residence Halls

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ACHA and ACIP's new recommendations further state that other college
students under 25 years of age may choose to receive meningococcal vaccination
to reduce their risk for the disease . Students should seek
medical attention if any of these symptoms are present and unusually sudden or
severe.

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All major medical societies and the CDC recommend that the tetanus booster
process should begin in adolescence, starting at age 11 or 12, followed by
boosters every 10 years throughout life. The Power of 10 campaign is made possible by an
unrestricted educational grant to NFID from sanofi pasteur.

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Diphtheria is still common
in 87 countries, with some strains continuing to circulate in parts of the
U. The infection can
lead to heart failure and paralysis, and, if enough toxin from the membrane is
absorbed into the bloodstream, coma or even death can occur in as little as a
week. ACHA Decision Consistent with CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices ' Recent Vote to Recommend Immunization with New Conjugate
Meningococcal Vaccine

BALTIMORE, The American College Health
Association (ACHA) today issued a stronger meningococcal disease vaccination
recommendation that will help ensure all first-year students living in
residence halls are immunized with a reformulated meningococcal vaccine
recently approved by the U. In
addition, approximately 100 to 125 cases of meningococcal disease occur on
college campuses each year, and five to 15 students will die as a result.
The association provides advocacy , education, communications, products, and
services, as well as promotes research and culturally competent practices to
enhance its members' ability to advance the health of all students and the
campus community.

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org. One in five of those who survive will suffer from long-term
side effects, such as brain damage, hearing loss, seizures, or limb
amputation.

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S. Now in its
third year, the campaign focuses on the importance of staying up-to-date with
the tetanus-diphtheria booster, required every 10 years.

1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. MMWR; 2003;52
2 McQuillan G, Kruszon-Moran D, Deforest A, Chu S, Wharton M.
The new recommendations strengthen ACHA's previous recommendations, which
until now only encouraged health care providers to educate college students ,
particularly first-year students who plan to live in residence halls, and
their parents about meningococcal disease and the potential benefits of
vaccination.

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"I urge adults and adolescents to safeguard their health by
protecting against tetanus before tackling home projects. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

NFID/NCAI and the Power of 10 Campaign
Founded in 1973, NFID is a non-profit organization dedicated to public and
professional educational programs about and in support of research into the
causes, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases . "This is a
significant step in preventing meningococcal disease and will help college
health professionals protect college students against this potentially deadly
infection.
ACHA and ACIP's new recommendation, coupled with the availability of the
conjugate vaccine, will help increase rates of immunization against
meningococcal disease, and will provide college health professionals the
guidance needed to help protect college students against meningococcal
disease.acha.