Tiny Scratch, Big Fight: A Tetanus Wake-Up Call
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Nikki Arellano’s minor leg scratch led to a life-threatening tetanus infection—rare but possible in unvaccinated people or those overdue for Td boosters. The disease can cause severe muscle spasms and required intensive care, underscoring the importance of staying up to date with tetanus vaccination.
It was a small scratch. But tetanus left her fighting for her life. The Washington Post
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