This module is part of the WHO series The immunological basis for immunization, which was
initially developed in 1993 as a set of eight modules, comprising one module on general …

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 …

Tetanus is a preventable disease that continues to affect people in both developing and
developed countries. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the immunity profile to …

Background/aim: To assess the immune status against tetanus in relation to self-declared
vaccination status among an adult population in Yozgat, Turkey. Methods: Questionnaires …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the seroprevalence and correlates of diphtheria and
tetanus in Edirne, Turkey. Tetanus and diphtheria antitoxin levels were determined by …

Tetanus is considered a major health problem in the developing and under-developed
countries, with approximately 1 million new cases occurring each year. We have evaluated …

Giriş: Son yıllarda çocukluk aşılamasının yanı sıra erişkin aşılamasının gerekliliği de
gündeme gelmiş ve uygulamalar pek çok ülkede artarak devam etmiştir. Ülkemizde erişkin …

Background: Despite the implementation of the obligatory anti-tetanus vaccination, the
tetanus cases in Greece are not eliminated. Because of the increased possibility of …

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 …

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 …