Unvaccinated Oregon Boy Is Diagnosed with Tetanus, the State’s 1st Child Case in 30 Years

Tetanus is an infection caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, but it is preventable thanks to the tetanus vaccine, the CDC says.

The boy in the case, however, had not received his tetanus vaccine, nor any of the other vaccines recommended for a child his age, according to the report.

The boy recovered, after 47 days in ICU and an $800,000 bill.