Tetanus prophylaxis

Background

Incubation Period: 1dy - 2 mo

Prophylaxis

1. Past vac unknown or <3 total
   1. Clean wound --> Td
   2. Dirty wound --> Td & TIG
2. Past vac 3 or more total
   1. Clean wound --> Td Q10yrs
   2. Dirty wound --> Td Q5yrs

Td 0.5cc IM

TIG (tetanus immunoglobulin)

See Also

Tdap (Pertussis Vaccine) for new recommendations from CDC

Tetanus (Acute)