Tetanus prophylaxis: Difference between revisions

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-==Background==
-Incubation Period: 1dy - 2 mo
-==Prophylaxis==
-# Past vac unknown or <3 total
-## Clean wound --> Td
-## Dirty wound --> Td & TIG
-# Past vac 3 or more total
-## Clean wound --> Td Q10yrs
-## Dirty wound --> Td Q5yrs
-Td 0.5cc IM
-TIG (tetanus immunoglobulin)
-==See Also==
-[[Tdap (Pertussis Vaccine)]] for new recommendations from CDC
-[[Tetanus (Acute)]]
-[[Category:ID]]
-[[Category:Trauma]]