Explore why tetanus, unlike other diseases, evades eradication due to its unique environmental persistence and immunity ...

HEALTH authorities are warning of a worrying rise in tetanus cases following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, even as they continue to navigate the recent outbreak of leptospirosis and the increased ...

When most people think of deadly diseases, tetanus is rarely the first that comes to mind. Thanks to widespread vaccination, cases have drastically declined over the decades, leading many to assume it ...

A simple safety pin prick can spark tetanus fears, but the risk is low, especially with current vaccinations. Clostridium tetani bacteria, found in soil, cause this serious infection. Prompt wound ...

Across Nairobi’s downtown streets, nail salons have mushroomed, luring women with promises of cheap manicures and pedicures. However, in these tiny salons heavy with the smell of acetone and no basic ...

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UK tourists in Tenerife, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain have been warned over three possible vaccines you may want to consider this year. The Foreign Office and Travel Health Pro ...

Nineteen-year-old Joe Heck in his Selden home with his mother, Elena, a nurse practitioner, on March 20. He needs a walker to steady himself and struggles to build Lego displays — therapy for the fine ...

A small wound may seem harmless, a scrape from gardening, a minor cut on a rusty surface, or even a bite from a pet. Often, we clean it, slap on a bandage, and carry on with our day, never giving it a ...