# **Neonatal Tetanus Protection (%)**
The “**Neonatal Tetanus Protection (%)**” indicator represents the percentage of newborns who are protected against **neonatal tetanus**.
This protection is typically achieved by **immunizing mothers with tetanus toxoid–containing vaccines**, administered either during pregnancy or prior to pregnancy.
This immunization ensures that newborns are immune to **neonatal tetanus** at birth.
The chart illustrates the percentage of neonatal tetanus protection in **Kuwait** over a 23-year period, spanning from **2000 to 2022**.