title: Tetanus and tetanus immunization in long-term care facilities.
abstract: Although tetanus is rare, elderly residents of LTCFs are at risk for this disease. Assessment of residents' immunization histories, followed by appropriate updating, can prevent tetanus in this population. Many questions, however, remain unanswered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Richardson
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs; D008134:Long-Term Care; D009735:Nursing Homes; D013742:Tetanus / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid
chemical_list: D013745:Tetanus Toxoid