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Produced by: UNICEF, India - Video in हिन्दी - मानक हिन्दी - Mānak Hindī - Hindi
Recognize the dangers of tetanus and the need to immunize mothers to protect against it.
These videos focus on social and behaviour change communication and are made for individual and small group viewing, learning and discussion. They are designed to be used as interpersonal communication tools by communities and frontline workers in giving out important information to women and caregivers.
Key Messages
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All pregnant women and infants need to be immunized against tetanus.
For the first week after birth the baby's umbilical stump must be kept clean and no substances should be put or applied on the stump.
You can get tetanus injection as part of Antenatal care from the ANM.
Discussions and Frequently Asked Questions
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Discuss important points about tetanus and getting immunized.
Key Response: Dirt and dust are carriers of tetanus and if they enter a mother's or child's body it is very dangerous. The infection can be fatal for both mother and child. If a pregnant mother is vaccinated, the newborn is also protected for the first few weeks of life. Getting a baby immunized against tetanus extends that protection.
What does tetanus have to do with keeping the umbilical stump clean?
Key Response: Tetanus bacteria can enter the body through dirty cuts. If the umbilical cord is cut with an unclean knife or if anything unclean touches the end of the cord- tetanus can grow in the cut. Any tool used to cut the cord should be clean and for the first few weeks after birth, the cord stump must be kept clean. No substances should be put on it.
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