Tetanus is acquired by exposure to the spores of the bacteria Clostridium tetani, which are commonly found in dirt. Mothers who give birth outside of hygienic health facilities and who have not ...

An unvaccinated Oregon boy almost died from tetanus, the first case of the bacterial infection in the state in 30 years. The 6-year-old’s harrowing illness and painful, two-month treatment — which ...

The Department of Health on Thursday urged victims of fireworks or firecrackers to seek immediate medical treatment and get ...

The sole manufacturer of tetanus/diptheria vaccine has quadrupled its price, allowing California to buy and distribute only one third of its normal supply, and forcing counties either to "dramatically ...

WASHINGTON (AP) Hospitals nationwide are rationing adult tetanus shots, reserving them for burn victims and other severely injured patients, because of a huge shortage of the crucial vaccine. It s one ...

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For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. On Monday 11 September, NASA leader Raila Odinga claimed that the tetanus vaccine ...