Tetanus Toxoid (T. T.) Immunisation for Children from 2000-01 to 2014-15

Tetanus Toxoid (T. T.) vaccine is given to prevent the risk of tetanus. Tetanus is a life-threatening bacterial disease that is caused by the toxin of a bacterium named Clostridium Tetani. Tetanus bacteria enter human body through an open wound. Though, tetanus infection is more common when there is a deep wound e.g. a bite, cut, burn or an ulcer etc.; it may even be caused by a scratch on the skin in some cases. Tetanus affects nervous system and can be fatal if not treated. It is preventable through immunisation. Adults or grown-up children, who have not received tetanus vaccine or for whom vaccination status is unknown, should receive 1 dose of tetanus booster every 10 years.

The target/need assessed for T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 24.6 million in 2000-01. The achievement of T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 14.6 million in 2000-01. The achievement of T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children as percentage of target/need assessed for T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 59.5% in 2000-01.

The target/need assessed for T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 26.7 million in 2005-06. It increased by 2.1 million as compared to 2000-01. In percentage terms, the growth was 8.54%. The achievement of T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 16 million in 2005-06. It increased by 1.4 million as compared to 2000-01. In percentage terms, the increase was 9.59%. The achievement of T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children as percentage of target/need assessed for T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 60% in 2005-06.

The target/need assessed for T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 26.1 million in 2010-11. It decreased by -0.6 million as compared to 2005-06. In percentage terms, the decrease was -2.25%. The achievement of T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 14.9 million in 2010-11. It decreased by -1.1 million as compared to 2005-06. In percentage terms, the decrease was -6.88%. The achievement of T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children as percentage of target/need assessed for T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 57.1% in 2010-11.

The target/need assessed for T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 24.4 million in 2013-14. It decreased by -1.7 million as compared to 2010-11. In percentage terms, the decrease was -6.51%. The achievement of T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 14.4 million in 2013-14. It decreased by -0.5 million as compared to 2010-11. In percentage terms, the decrease was -3.36%. The achievement of T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children as percentage of target/need assessed for T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 59.1% in 2013-14.

The target/need assessed for T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 24.7 million in 2014-15. It increased by 0.3 million as compared to 2013-14. In percentage terms, the growth was 1.23%. The achievement of T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 14.2 million in 2014-15. It decreased by -0.2 million as compared to 2013-14. In percentage terms, the decrease was -1.39%. The achievement of T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children as percentage of target/need assessed for T.T. (10 Years) immunisation for children was 57.4% in 2014-15.

Note: Data Values are in Million; NA: Not Available; Source: Based on the data provided by States/UTs.

Dataset URL: https://data.gov.in/catalog/health-and-family-welfare-statistics-2015

Resource Title: Year-wise Achievement of Targets of Child Health Activities from 1980-81 to 2014-15