3a.10 How common was tetanus before routine vaccination, and how common is it now?
Description
This article is from the Childhood Vaccinations FAQ, by Lynn Gazis-Sax lynng@alsirat.com with numerous contributions by others.
3a.10 How common was tetanus before routine vaccination, and how common is it now?
300,000 to 500,000 cases are reported worldwide, with a mortality of
about 45%. In the US, there are about 100 cases a year, with a
mortality of 40-60% (Harrison).
Continue to:
My Books
