Efficacy of diphtheria and tetanus vaccination in Gaza, Palestine
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This study evaluated the effectiveness and usefulness of vaccination against diphtheria and tetanus in different age groups in Gaza, Palestine. Blood samples were collected from 180 children aged < 12 years, 90 males and 90 females. Using ELISA methods, the efficacy of vaccination was estimated at 87.8% for diphtheria and 98.3% for tetanus. Mean serum titres varied significantly by age group: for diphtheria 0.24 IU/mL at age 2-4 years, 0.63 IU/mL at 7-8 years and 0.46 IU/mL at 11-12 years, and for tetanus 1.01 IU/mL, 2.63 IU/mL and 1.20 IU/mL respectively. The relatively low antibody titres, especially for diphtheria, suggest the need for a booster doseZitat
Al Aswad, I.H. & Shubair, M.E. (2009). Efficacy of diphtheria and tetanus vaccination in Gaza, Palestine. EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 15 (2), 285-294, 2009 https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/117637