Immunization against Tetanus.

Oral Immunization against Diphtheria and Tetanus Infections by Fluid Dphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids

Stimulating Role of Toxoids-Laden Liposomes in Oral Immunization against Diphteria and Tetanus Infections

Neonatal Tetanus in Mashhad (North East of Iran) over a 17 Year period

Introduction: Neonatal tetanus is a highly fatal disease that can be prevented by immunization and improvement in obstetric practices. The aim of the present study was to assess the characteristics of cases of neonatal tetanus in two large tertiary hospitals (Ghaem and Imam Reza hospitals) of Mashhad -North East of Iran between 1984- 2001. Methods: all cases whose epidemiological and clinical c...

Immunogenicity of a Triple Diphtheria-Tetanus-Whole Cell Pertussis Vaccine in Iranian Preschool Children

Background: Immunization against diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis has been applied in Iran since 1950. WHO suggests periodical evaluation of effectiveness of the triple diphtheria-tetanus-whole cell pertussis (DTwP) vaccine, worldwide. Objectives: To determine the immunogenicity of locally manufactured DTwP vaccine administered to preschool children in a number of health centers of Tehran in 2...

Mother's tetanus immunisation is associated not only with lower neonatal mortality but also with lower early-childhood mortality.

This article examines how neonatal and early childhood mortality varies according to the tetanus immunization of the mother. This study is based on the National Family Health Survey data. Findings showed that maternal tetanus immunization during pregnancy is recognized as almost sure protection against tetanus in the mother and the newborn child. Maternal tetanus immunization is viewed as a g...

Immunity to Tetanus Vaccination in Pregnant Women in Zanjan Province, Northwest of Iran

Background and Aims: Despite the fact that neonatal tetanus has been eradicated all over the world, it is still a significant health problem in some developing countries. The disease can even result in death. This is a worrying problem but it can easily be prevented by vaccination of the mothers. Vaccinating every pregnant woman with, at least, one dose of tetanus toxoid would be an affordable ...