Antitetanus toxoid antibodies in mothers and neonates: a single-centre study from Uganda

• Main Authors: Milton W Musaba (Author), David Mukunya (Author), Musa Sekikubo (Author), Moses Musooko (Author), Nicholas Mugagga (Author), Bernard Ssentalo Bagaya (Author), Mary Nantongo (Author), Fahad Muwanda (Author), Annette Olivia Nakimuli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Neonatal mortality due to tetanus persists in Uganda despite the mandatory vaccination of pregnant mothers. Maternal antibodies wane within a year. Uganda's maternal vaccination guidelines do not specify the timing or frequency of tetanus shots, contributing to suboptimal transfer of...