Tetanus immunization. Knowledge amongst healthcare workers of the emergency department at a tertiary care hospital

ABSTRACT

Background: A high prevalence rate of neonatal and adult tetanus in Pakistan reflects the failure of health care systems to provide adequate immunization. Health care workers [HCWs] of emergency departments [ED] are generally at the frontline to deal with patients of road traffic accidents, trauma and burns. However, it has been observed that these patients receive incomplete preventive measures to combat tetanus