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Tetanus in France: 2021 Epidemiological Data
The disease
Tetanus: a disease that has become rare but is still present in France
Tetanus is an acute infection caused by exotoxins produced by a Gram-positive anaerobic bacterium, Clostridium tetani.
Due to the widespread use of tetanus vaccination, the disease has become rare in industrialized...
What We Do
Although the number of tetanus cases is low, this infection should not be overlooked due to its severity and potentially fatal consequences. Vaccination against tetanus requires booster shots in adulthood, at ages 25, 45, and 65, and then every 10 years. However, over the years, these boosters...
Data
The tetanus surveillance system established by Santé publique France makes it possible to study the epidemiological trends of this vaccine-preventable disease.
Surveillance data on tetanus cases reveal the following epidemiological characteristics:
This disease continues to affect the oldest...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
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Pilgrims bound for Mecca seen at the International Vaccination Center in Strasbourg (France): vaccination coverage for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, and influenza
In relation to
Vaccination
thematic dossier
Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.
