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Tetanus in Israel, Judea/Samaria and Gaza, 1968-89: progress and challenge.

T H Tulchinsky1, J B Friedman, C Acker

  • 1Personal and Community Preventive Health Services, Ministry of Health, Jerusalem, Israel.

Israel Journal of Medical Sciences
|August 1, 1990
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Tetanus incidence in Israel has significantly decreased due to successful vaccination programs. However, ongoing cases necessitate a review of immunization policies, focusing on high-risk populations like the elderly and Bedouin women.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Immunization Policy

Background:

  • Tetanus posed a significant public health threat in Israel during the 1950s, particularly affecting farmers and infants.
  • Incidence rates have dramatically declined, with recent years averaging only two cases annually.
  • Significant reductions in Judea/Samaria and Gaza are attributed to vaccination and educational initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the historical trends and current status of tetanus incidence in Israel.
  • To evaluate the impact of vaccination programs on tetanus prevention.
  • To identify persistent challenges and recommend future immunization strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of tetanus incidence data in Israel, Judea/Samaria, and Gaza.

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  • Assessment of vaccination coverage rates among infants, schoolchildren, and specific adult groups.
  • Review of factors contributing to tetanus neonatorum prevention, including hospital delivery rates and maternal immunization.

    • Main Results:

    • Tetanus incidence has substantially decreased across all studied regions.
    • Vaccination programs have achieved over 90% coverage for infants and schoolchildren in Judea/Samaria and Gaza.
    • Improved maternal health practices, including increased hospital births and immunization of women of childbearing age, have reduced neonatal tetanus.
    • Adult tetanus prevention has been enhanced through immunization of students and laborers.
    • Current cases are evenly distributed between newborns and the elderly.

    Conclusions:

    • While vaccination efforts have been highly successful, tetanus remains a concern.
    • Persistent incidence highlights the need for continued surveillance and targeted interventions.
    • Reviewing and refining Israel's immunization policy is crucial, with a focus on high-risk groups such as Bedouin women and the elderly.