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Anti-tetanus immunisation in orienteers.

J C Folan

    British Journal of Sports Medicine
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    A study on anti-tetanus immunisation in orienteering runners found 55% received their last injection within five years. However, 15% were unaware of their vaccination status, highlighting potential public health gaps in this athletic community.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Immunology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Tetanus poses a risk to athletes, particularly in outdoor sports like orienteering.
    • Maintaining up-to-date tetanus immunisation is crucial for preventing serious infections.
    • Assessing vaccination status in specific athletic populations is important for targeted health interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the current status of anti-tetanus (tetanus toxoid) immunisation coverage among international orienteering runners.
    • To identify the proportion of orienteers with recent, intermediate, and long-standing tetanus booster intervals.
    • To determine the prevalence of unknown or absent tetanus vaccination history within the surveyed group.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted among orienteering runners from 20 countries.

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  • Participants were asked about the timing of their last anti-tetanus injection.
  • Data on vaccination history (within 5 years, 5-10 years, >10 years, unknown/never) were collected and analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately 55% of surveyed orienteers reported their last anti-tetanus injection within the last five years.
    • 18% were between 5-10 years since their last injection, and 12% were over 10 years.
    • A significant 15% of participants either did not know when they were last vaccinated or had never received an anti-tetanus injection.

    Conclusions:

    • A considerable portion of international orienteering runners may not have optimal tetanus protection.
    • The findings suggest a need for targeted vaccination awareness campaigns within the orienteering community.
    • Regular booster immunisation against tetanus is recommended for athletes participating in high-risk outdoor activities.