Current UK policy on immunisation for tetanus has changed in the light of evidence that five
doses of vaccine probably provides sufficient protection as long as high-risk wounds are …

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the tetanus immunization shortage on
EDs and the EPs understanding of the prioritization of persons needing tetanus …

The aim of this study was to motivate health professionals to avoid missed opportunities of
vaccination against tetanus. In the North of Portugal, 210 cases of tetanus were reported …

Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani, and is a vaccine-preventable infectious disease.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the degree of protective tetanus immunity …

Tetanus can be only prevented by vaccination because immunity against this disease is
rarely acquired, even by natural infections. To maintain long-term protective immunity …

Vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs) is an important strategy in the control and
prevention of hospital outbreaks. The decision to vaccinate is often based on self-report of …

Background Tetanus is a non-communicable disease, preventable with vaccination. Despite
the implemented vaccination strategy, a certain number of tetanus cases per year continue …

Background Tetanus, a life-threatening infection, has become rare in the United States since
introduction of tetanus toxoid-containing vaccines (TTCVs), recommended as a childhood …

Methods 1,002 individuals 18 years of age and older selected by random digit dialing were
interviewed by telephone in February 2002. Information was collected about their …

Background Tetanus is a serious but vaccine-preventable disease and fatality rate of the
disease is high in the neonates and the elderly. The aim of this study was to detect the …