As Tetanus Vaccination Rates Decline, Doctors Worry About Rising Case Numbers

As tetanus vaccination rates decline, doctors worry about rising case numbers

Tetanus could make a comeback, especially in states vulnerable to climate-linked natural disasters like Florida and Texas, an NBC News investigation finds.

Doctors Warn of Rising Tetanus Cases Due to Declining Vaccination Rates

Health professionals are sounding the alarm over potential rises in tetanus, commonly known as bone-lock. Symptoms may take anywhere from 3 to 21 days to manifest and can include severe muscle spasms leading to breathing difficulties. Once the infection establishes itself, sufferers often experience jaw clenching, resembling a fixed grin, coupled with painful back muscle [...] The post Doctors Warn of Rising Tetanus Cases Due to Declining Vaccin…