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Tetanus Is a Rare but Dangerous Disease. A Doctor Explains Why Experts Are Worried
The CDC found nearly half of known patients had never been vaccinated, and more than 40% of hospitalized cases needed mechanical ventilation.
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Initial symptoms, usually starting several days or weeks later, include stiffness in the jaw, neck pain, and difficulty swallowing
According to reports published by the CDC, over 400 tetanus cases and dozens of deaths have been recorded in the US in the last 15 years. In 2024, four tetanus cases were reported in children who were all unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. Experts say that declining vaccination rates may pose a risk for this deadly but preventable disease.
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