The race normally has about 5,600, 5,700. We had just under 3,200 today. We did receive a lot of phone calls leading up to the event. People were calling us thinking they had to run with masks, and do they need to get a tetanus shot before they come to the city.
Quotes about tetanus (4 Quotes)
As a child, I was more afraid of tetanus shots than, for example, Dracula.
These excellent results mark a major achievement by a country that used to have a high incidence of neonatal tetanus. All countries in the WHO Western Pacific Region have made progress towards neonatal tetanus elimination. Viet Nam has shown that government commitment, hard work and partnerships lead to results. We are hopeful that several other countries in the region will soon follow Viet Nam's example.
We have a new vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis. It's called Boostrix and it is licensed for kids 11 to 18 years of age.