Description

For persons ages 18 years or older, SHOTET5Y reports the person has had a tetanus shot in the past 5 years.

SHOTET5Y is included in a supplement on immunization administered in 1989 to gather information on the vaccination status of the adult population and target subgroups of the adult population to receive special attention in adult immunization programs. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1989

Weights

• 1989 : PERWEIGHT