Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The Green River District Health Department was out giving free tetanus shots after severe flooding hit the ...

The infectious disease can cause muscle spasms strong enough to fracture bones. It's fully preventable, but vaccination rates ...

They warn tetanus can be transmitted by cuts or puncture wounds. Tetanus causes painful muscle spasms and stiffness, usually all over the body. It can lead to the tightening of muscles in the head and ...

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.

HUNTINGTON -- More than 1,000 tetanus shots have been secured for Mingo County flood victims, according to Senator H. Truman Chafin's office. However, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human ...

CORYDON, Ind. (WAVE) – Residents of Harrison County, Indiana affected by the flooding on June 9, or are assisting with the cleanup and need a tetanus shot can be one for free. The Harrison County ...

Hayek, a paid spokeswoman for Pampers' tetanus vaccine program, recounted her experiences during a recent trip to the West African nation of Sierra Leone, where she met with tetanus victims. "One of ...