Besides immunizations against influenza, Streptococcus pneumoniae and herpes zoster,
which are recommended specifically for elderly people, regular booster vaccinations against …

We have recently demonstrated that single shot vaccinations against tetanus and diphtheria
do not lead to long-lasting immunity against diphtheria in elderly persons despite …

Due to the successful implementation of vaccination strategies early-life morbidity and
mortality due to infectious disease has been reduced dramatically. Vaccines against tetanus …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) does not recommend routine
adult booster vaccination for tetanus and diphtheria after completion of the childhood …

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to estimate the immunity of the UK population to tetanus
and diphtheria, including the potential impact of new glycoconjugatate vaccines, and the …

Background Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis and measles are vaccine preventable diseases
that have been reported to cause morbidity and mortality in adult population in the recent …

Demographic changes and a more active life-style in older age have contributed to an
increasing public awareness of the need for lifelong vaccination. Currently many older …

In this sero-epidemiological study, we investigated humoral immunity to three vaccine-
preventable diseases—tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis—among 331 adults (aged 18–60 …

There is a high burden of infectious diseases in the older population, which is associated
with increased morbidity and mortality compared with younger age groups. Too many of …

In Denmark, childhood primary vaccination against diphtheria and tetanus has been
recommended since 1950. No routine revaccinations or general vaccination of adults have …