Tetanus cases are rising. How to prevent getting this potentially fatal disease
- Posted on June 23, 2026
- By CNN
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Tetanus cases are rising. How to prevent getting this potentially fatal disease
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.