Tetanus and Diphtheria Immunization Coverage in Ecuadorian Children after a National Vaccination Campaign

Between October 1985 and June 1986, a national vaccination campaign was launched in Ecuador. Between March and November 1986, 7798 Ecuadorian children 80% of the newborns had tetanus antitoxin titers, indicating recent tetanus vaccination of their mothers. For all 1400 children, median tetanus and d...

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Published in:The Journal of infectious diseases 1993-08, Vol.168 (2), p.479-483
Main Authors: Brüssow, Harald, Sidoti, Josette, Freire, Wilma B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aging - immunology
Antibodies
Antitoxins
Biological and medical sciences
Child nutrition
Child, Preschool
Children
Diphtheria
Diphtheria - prevention & control
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine - administration & dosage
Dosage
Ecuador
Epidemiology. Vaccinations
General aspects
Humans
Immunization
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Infants
Infectious diseases
Medical sciences
National Health Programs
Tetanus
Tetanus - prevention & control
Tetanus Antitoxin - blood
Tropical medicine
Vaccination
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Summary:Between October 1985 and June 1986, a national vaccination campaign was launched in Ecuador. Between March and November 1986, 7798 Ecuadorian children 80% of the newborns had tetanus antitoxin titers, indicating recent tetanus vaccination of their mothers. For all 1400 children, median tetanus and diphtheria antitoxin titers were 1.0 and 0.6 IV/mL, respectively. These data indicate the possibility of success of such vaccination campaigns if supported by the government.
ISSN:0022-1899
1537-6613
DOI:10.1093/infdis/168.2.479