Top 10 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases | Tetanus

Dr. Louise S. Fincher · 2020-07-26T23:01:11.068Z

6. Tetanus What it is: A bacterial disease that causes lockjaw, breathing problems, muscle spasms, paralysis, and death. How you get it: The bacteria that causes tetanus is found in soil, dust, and manure. It can get in your body through a cut or open sore. Why it’s serious: 10% to 20% of tetanus cases are fatal. Deaths are more common in people who are older than 60 or who have diabetes.

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