# Neonatal Tetanus Protection (%) Indicator
The "Neonatal Tetanus Protection (%)" indicator represents the **percentage of newborns who are protected against neonatal tetanus**.
This protection is typically achieved by **immunizing mothers with tetanus toxoid-containing vaccines**, administered either:
- **during pregnancy**
- **prior to pregnancy**
This immunization ensures that **newborns are immune to neonatal tetanus at birth**.
The chart illustrates the **percentage of neonatal tetanus protection in Iraq** over a **23-year period** spanning from **2000 to 2022**.