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It was a small scratch. But tetanus left her fighting for her life. - The Washington Post

Published by The Washington Post By Kathleen Felton · 18 July 2026 at 13:32
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It was a small scratch. But tetanus left her fighting for her life. - The Washington Post
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Tetanus is rare, but cases continue to occur in people who are unvaccinated or have gone more than 10 years between Td booster doses.

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