The study presented here was performed to determine the rates of immunity to tetanus in a
cross section of the Turkish population and to assess the impact of a single-dose tetanus …

The aim of this research is to determine the seropositivity levels of tetanus vaccine according
to age groups in Ankara province, to identify possible factors that could affect the immune …

In 100 individuals> 18 y of age, living in urban or rural regions of Ankara, antitetanus
immunglobulin levels were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and a …

Introduction: Vaccine-preventable diseases can be effectively managed through timely
vaccine booster doses. In this study, the tetanus vaccination status of healthcare …

The aim of this study was to determine the seropositivity levels of tetanus vaccine by age
group in Ankara province, identify possible factors that affect immune status, and develop …

RESULTS: The TT vaccination coverage rate (with two or more doses) fluctuated from 15%
to 70.5%. We did not meet the aim of the EPI with the national campaign in this a high risk …

The aim of this study was to assess immunity levels against tetanus in the areas of 26 health
centers in Samsun, Antalya, and Diyarbakir in Turkey in 2000-2001. The study group …

We assessed the antibody levels and risk factors for tetanus in an adult population in the
Kocaeli Region of Turkey. In 595 individuals over 20 years of age, serum concentrations of …

OBJECTIVES: Tetanus, which is a vaccine preventable disease, remains a significant health
concern. The mortality is especially high in elderly and farming is a significant risk factor for …

The tetanus vaccine is not routinely given to Turkish adults. Protective tetanus immunity
decreases with age. Health-care personnel (HCPs), who are role models in the field of …