Neonatal Tetanus Immunization in Egypt : 2000-2022

# **“Neonatal Tetanus Protection (%)”** - 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 or 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 Egypt** over a **23-year period** spanning from **2000 to 2022**.

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