Hey there! Welcome to another episode of Dear Blocko. This is the show where I answer your questions that you have about your world and my world.
Let’s get started. Ian J asks Dear Blocko,
What would happen if you stepped on a rusty nail? Well, besides the immense pain I’m sure you would be experiencing, people often say
that getting injured by rusty nails and other rusted sharp objects can cause tetanus. This is because the bacteria that causes tetanus - Clostridium tetani - is found in soil, dust,
and animal feces, - places where you also often find rusty objects. Once the bacteria enters your bloodstream through a wound, the spores produce a toxin
that impairs your brain and nervous system., This can lead to stiff muscles, difficulty swallowing, and spasms so powerful, they can tear muscles.
The good news is that it’s very easy to treat and even prevent. If diagnosed, there is medication that can be administered to kill the bacteria. And the tetanus vaccine
can be given to children at a very early age. After that, you just need a booster shot every ten years to remain tetanus free.
AWESOMEDUDE196 asks Dear Blocko, Why do we stop growing after a certain point?
As we reach the end of puberty - which I’m sure is a huge relief for some of us - the growth plates in our bones mature and eventually fuse, stopping any further growth.
