Evaluation of anti-diphtheria toxoid antibody persistence in school-age children in Jakarta, Indonesia

• Main Authors: Theresia Santi (Author), Ari Prayitno (Author), Zakiudin Munasir (Author), Sri Rezeki S. Hadinegoro (Author), Alida Roswita Harahap (Author), Retno Asti Werdhani (Author), Ivo Novita Sah Bandar (Author), Juandy Jo (Author), Badriul Hegar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Diphtheria can be effectively prevented by adequate immunization. A combined vaccine against diphtheria toxoid, pertussis, and tetanus toxoid (DPT) is currently used in routine pediatric immunizations. Outbreaks of diphtheria could emerge in Indonesia as a consequence of declining routine...