Tetanus — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jun 4

4 min read

Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Cases Remain a Worldwide Concern

Inactive tetanus toxoid vaccines prevent tetanus by developing immunity against Clostridium tetani toxin

new born baby in a hospital

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Apr 18

4 min read

Is Vaccine Hesitancy Behind Bosnia & Herzegovina Low Vaccination Rates

Bosnia and Herzegovina immunizations are free and mandatory, but in some areas, rates fall as low as 40%

Bosnia and Hersegovinia bridge

Childhood Diseases

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Dec 8

3 min read

DTap Vaccine Suggested When Traveling to Bangladesh

Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis risks can be reduced with vaccines

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Oct 2

4 min read

Tdap Protects Newborns From Whooping Cough

Infants protected from Pertussis with Tdap (tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis) vaccination

new born baby being held by doctor

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Sep 9

4 min read

Repeat Vaccine Adverse Events Less Than 1%

Vaccine Adverse Events Following Immunization recurrence found to be very low

Childhood Diseases