The symptoms of tetanus appeared one week after the boy had experienced a cut on his forehead while playing on a farm
The case, which was published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention , revealed the perils of not undergoing a tetanus vaccination procedure. With this in mind, Dr. Erikkson, who is an associate professor of pediatric care at Oregon Health and Science University, pointed out the repercussions of the dreaded tetanus disease.
The parents only sought out medical assistance when their son started to have trouble breathing. The boy was airlifted to a pediatric hospital where he was diagnosed with tetanus. From then on, his medical condition continued to worsen. With the boy experiencing severe muscle pain, he was placed inside a darkened room while using earplugs. The idea behind the treatment was to limit his sensory stimulation. The plugs are there to lessen his visual and auditory stimulation. It is important that his pain and anxiety are curbed in order to tone down the severity of his muscle spasms.
As the kid recovered fully however the family declined a second DTap dose as well as other recommended immunizations despite advice from doctors.
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