The number of tetanus cases remains high in France, with 124 cases in 1985 compared to 115 in 1984. Of these 124 cases, 66 (53%) were investigated. Women are most commonly affected (68% of cases), as are older individuals (64% are over 70 years old). 44% of cases occur during the summer months. In 29% of cases where the outcome is known, the disease is fatal. In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, 4 cases of tetanus were reported in 1985.