The Washington Post July 18, 2026 • 10:32

It was a small scratch. But tetanus left her fighting for her life. - The Washington Post

By Kathleen Felton

It was a small scratch. But tetanus left her fighting for her life. - The Washington Post

Tetanus is rare, but cases continue to occur in people who are unvaccinated or have gone more than 10 years between Td booster doses.

Nikki Arellano was helping a friend set up for their wedding last year when a metal arch from the churchs storage unit cut her leg. I didnt think it was anything serious because it was just a scratch… [+113 chars]

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