PENYULUHAN PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL TENTANG IMUNISASI TETANUS TOXOID DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS ASTAPADA KECAMATAN TENGAH TANI KABUPATEN CIREBON

Tetanus is caused by bacteria that enter through an open wound and produce a toxin which then attacks the central nervous system. Sufferers experience muscle spasms followed difficulty swallowing even breathing. especially at risk for babies born with help of traditional birth attendants home non-sterile equipment. They are also when unclean tools used to cut umbilical cord ointments or ashes cover wound. One efforts prevent tetanus neonatorum giving TT (Tetanus Toxoid) immunization pregnant women. This expected reduce number cases in Indonesia, so community needs be provided information their knowledge attitudes about can implemented women.