JAMA Patient Page

What Is Tetanus?

JAMA 10.1001/jama.2026.2744

April 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This JAMA Patient Page describes the signs and symptoms of tetanus, the risk factors, vaccinations for prevention, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

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