Mississippi Tornado Survivors Receive Free Vaccines and Vital Records

Mississippi tornado survivors receive free vaccines and vital records

Eight tornadoes tore through Mississippi on May 6, leaving dozens injured and hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed, prompting recovery efforts to assist storm victims.

MSDH offers free Tdap shots, vital records after tornadoes

LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will provide free Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccinations and birth certificates to residents impacted during the May 6 tornadoes in Lincoln, Lamar and Franklin counties. Residents and first responders ages 19 and older in the impacted area can receive the Tdap vaccine [...]

Health officials offering free tetanus shots for people in tornado-affected areas

Health officials offering free tetanus shots for people in tornado-affected areas MattWilliamson Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:39 AM The Mississippi State Department of Health is providing free Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccinations and birth certificates to residents affected by last week’s tornadoes. The American Red Cross will also be providing resources.Read more about Health officials offering free tetanus shots for people in tornad…