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Resurgence of Tetanus—Why the Vaccine Remains Instrumental

JAMA 10.1001/jama.2026.9347

June 08, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This Viewpoint discusses the reasons why it is important for individuals to continue to receive the tetanus vaccine.

Corresponding Author: Kathryn M. Edwards, MD, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1161 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232 (kathryn.edwards@vumc.org).

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