General Information
Tetanus is an acute, often fatal, disease caused by an exotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. C. tetani usually enters the body through a wound.
- Tetanus fact sheet, P-42108 (PDF)
- Tetanus overview
- Tetanus vaccination information
- Tetanus vaccine information statement
- Public immunization record access
- Tetanus journal articles
- Tetanus photos
Information for Providers
This is a Wisconsin Disease Surveillance Category II disease:
- Report to the patient's local public health department electronically, through the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS), by mail or fax using an Acute and Communicable Disease Case Report, F-44151 (Word) or by other means within 72-hours upon recognition of a case. DHS Communicable Disease Reporting
- Case Reporting and Investigation Protocol (EpiNet): P-01979 Tetanus (PDF)
- ACIP recommendations
Contact Information
Wisconsin Local Health Departments – Regional offices – Tribal agencies
Last Revised: October 7, 2021
