A case of tetanus in a child whose parents refused immunisation – Piedmont Region, Italy, 2006

F Giovanetti; A Pellegrino

doi:10.2807/esw.12.25.03223-en

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A case of tetanus in a child whose parents refused immunisation – Piedmont Region, Italy, 2006
F Giovanetti , A Pellegrino
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Citation style for this article: Giovanetti F, Pellegrino A. A case of tetanus in a child whose parents refused immunisation – Piedmont Region, Italy, 2006. Euro Surveill. 2007;12(25):pii=3223. https://doi.org/10.2807/esw.12.25.03223-en

Abstract

We describe a case of tetanus in a previously healthy 34-month old child living in Piedmont Region, in north-west Italy. His parents refused to continue immunisation after the first dose of vaccine: their decision was influenced by misconceptions about the risks and benefits of immunisation.