Tetanus Vaccination
Vaccination schedule
Tetanus is a global health problem. The disease occurs almost exclusively in persons who are non-immunised or inadequately immunised. In developing countries, most of the reported cases occur in infants and young children. Tetanus immunisation is administered by injecting tetanus toxoid, usually in conjunction with diphtheria and pertussis vaccines (DTP).
For primary vaccination, children should receive the toxoid at 2, 3, and 4 months of age. Booster doses are also given at 18 months, 6 years and 12 years. For primary immunisation of persons above...