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[Tetanus--the forgotten disease]

J Waysbort1, A Girsh-Solomonovich, H Fuhrer

  • 1Dept. of Medicine A, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon.

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Tetanus is preventable with immunization, yet remains a risk for elderly individuals. A targeted review program for older adults is necessary to ensure adequate tetanus protection.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Immunology
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Tetanus is a vaccine-preventable disease that has been largely controlled in developed nations.
  • Despite widespread immunization efforts, tetanus persists, particularly among the elderly population.

Observation:

  • Older patients often lack clear records of their last tetanus immunization.
  • Physicians may overlook tetanus as a diagnosis in elderly individuals due to age-related factors.

Findings:

  • Tetanus remains a concern in high-income countries, frequently affecting older adults.
  • Inadequate immunization history and record-keeping complicate tetanus prevention in the elderly.

Implications:

  • Primary care physicians and emergency room staff should consider tetanus in older patients.

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  • Implementing a dedicated immunization review program for the elderly is feasible and necessary.
  • Cost-benefit analysis supports targeted tetanus immunization reviews for geriatric populations.