The Australian guidelines for tetanus prophylaxis are evidence based and freely available to
clinicians. The literature suggests however that emergency department personnel often …

Objectives: To assess the knowledge and current tetanus prevention practices of various
staff members in accident and emergency (A&E) departments. Design, setting and …

In response to the report'Immunisation against tetanus following injuries' from the Dutch
Health Council, the Dutch College of General Practitioners, the National Coordinating Body …

Conclusion In conclusion, the administration of tetanus vaccination is a common practice in
EDs, aiming to protect patients from potential tetanus infections. However, several factors …

Background Most trauma patients visit the hospital via the emergency department. They are
at high risk for tetanus infection because many trauma patients are wounded. Tetanus …

Introduction Tetanus is a rare disease but, in the era of widespread vaccination, largely a
preventable one. Immunization programmes in childhood are felt to offer lifelong immunity …

China has a shocking number of tetanus cases in the world, but little research has
investigated doctors' knowledge of and practices in tetanus prophylaxis, especially tetanus …

Abstract Public Health England undertakes surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases
including enhanced surveillance of clinically suspected tetanus. In the United Kingdom …

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Delhi to assess the practices and knowledge
regarding tetanus immunization among nursing personnel. Majority of the study subjects …

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the physician compliance with tetanus prophylaxis and
immunization practices for patients with wounds attending Emergency Departments (EDs) of …