Oregon boy’s case shows how ‘horrific’ tetanus can be

摘要

A recent MMWR highlighted the care needed for a young, unvaccinated boy in Oregon infected with tetanus in 20107.His inpatient care spanned 57 days, 47 of which were spent in an ICU, and total inpatient costs exceeded $800,000.Following the boy’s recovery, his family declined a second dose of DTaP vaccine, along with any other recommendedimmunizations.