Tetanus prophylaxis

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Incubation Period: 1dy - 2 mo


A. Past vac unknown or <3 total 

    1. Clean wound --> Td

    2. Dirty wound --> Td & TIG

B. 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

"ID: Tdap (Pertussis Vaccine)" for new recommendations from CDC


ID: Tetanus (Acute)

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