Facts About Tetanus Desease
Facts About Tetanus Desease
Facts About Tetanus Desease
mains invisible because the disease and death r in very young infants usually within the first 28 of life; most infants suffer and die at home, without coming in contact with a health provider. That is neonatal tetanus is called the 'Silent Killer'.
Dose
Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine 1
Length of Protection
None
Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine 2 Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine 3 Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine 4 Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine 5
1-3 years
5 years
;wborns
anus can occurs from 3 days up to 28 days after :h a baby stops suckling suddenly dy becomes stiff and irritable 3 stiffness can be so strong that it may break the Id's spine ath follows in most cases.
10 years
20 years (lifelong)
Routine vaccination of women during ante-natal clinic visits Vaccination of babies. Supplemental immunizations that target girls and women of child bearing age and promotion of more hygienic deliveries and vaccination of babies. Promotion of hygienic and safe deliveries. From the most recent health survey 2008/2009, coverage against neonatal tetanus amongst pregnant women ranges from 63 % of women in North Eastern province to 8 1 % of those in Central province. In order to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, Kenya must reach 90% coverage. The Ministry of Health monitors the number of cases of Maternal and Neonatal tetanus occurring in each district. Each case of Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus
Children should get at least three doses of the tetanus vaccine given in combination with other vaccines at the following ages for maximum protection: First dose at 6 weeks Second dose at 10 weeks Third dose given at 14 weeks Recovery from tetanus doesn't result in immunity.