Expanded Program On Immunization (Philippines) - Tetanus Toxoid Immunization Schedule For Women

Tetanus Toxoid Immunization Schedule For Women

When given to women of childbearing age, vaccines that contain tetanus toxoid (TT or Td) not only protect women against tetanus, but also prevent neonatal tetanus in their newborn infants.

Vaccine Minimum
Age/Interval		 Percent
Protected		 Duration of Protection
TT1
 As early as possible
during pregnancy
80%
  • protection for the mother for the first delivery
TT2
 At least 4 weeks later
80%
  • infants born to the mother will be protected from neonatal tetanus
  • gives 3 years protection for the mother
TT3
 At least 6 months later
95%
  • infants born to the mother will be protected from neonatal tetanus
  • gives 5 years protection for the mother
TT4
 At least 1 year later
99%
  • infants born to the mother will be protected from neonatal tetanus
  • gives 10 years protection for the mother
TT5
 At least 1 year later
99%
  • gives lifetime protection for the mother
  • all infants born to that mother will be protected

In June 2000, the 57 countries that have not yet achieved elimination of neonatal tetanus were ranked and the Philippines was listed together with 22 other countries in Class A, a classification for countries close to maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination.

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