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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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By Faye Chiu, CNN (CNN) — Tetanus may sound like a disease from another era, but experts are warning that it remains a serious threat. Two recent reports from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found hundreds of tetanus cases and dozens of deaths over 15 years, along with four cases in children in 2024 alone. At the same time, vaccination rates have declined, worrying experts that more people could become vulnerable to this potent…
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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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There Are Increasing Cases of Tetanus, It Is a Rare but Dangerous Disease

Initial symptoms, usually starting several days or weeks later, include stiffness in the jaw, neck pain, and difficulty swallowing

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Tetanus cases are on the rise. A doctor explains what to know and how to protect yourself

Recent CDC reports found dozens of tetanus deaths since 2011 and four cases in children in 2024. CNN’s Dr. Leana Wen explains how people can protect themselves.

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KEYT broke the news on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
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