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Experts fear lower vaccination rates may allow tetanus to become more common. (iStock)

Here’s why you should be more worried about tetanus

 What to know

Tetanus, a preventable disease, is resurging in the U.S., with 38 reported cases in 2025, the highest since 2006, according to a JAMA viewpoint. Experts warn that declining vaccination rates could lead to more cases. Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani, found in soil and dust, and is preventable with vaccines like DTaP and Tdap.

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