Tetanus prophylaxis: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 08:11, 8 March 2012
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) 250 units IM x1 (adults)
See Also
Tdap (Pertussis Vaccine) for new recommendations from CDC