Tetanus

Tetanus is a serious, acute, noncontagious infection that is often fatal and usually requires hospitalization in an intensive care unit. Vaccination, along with the administration of immunoglobulin in the event of an injury, is the only available preventive measure.

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  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of tetanus

  • Assessing and monitoring tetanus vaccination coverage

  • Promote tetanus vaccination

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Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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Opinion of the High Council for Public Health regarding the mandatory minimum information requirements for advertising the quadrivalent diphtheria-tetanus-polio-pertussis vaccine Repevax®.

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National Vaccination Coverage Survey, France, January 2011. Vaccination coverage against seasonal influenza in target groups and measurement of vaccine efficacy. Vaccination coverage with diphtheria-tetanus-polio (DTP) and pneumococcal vaccines among people aged 65 and older

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Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.

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