in no way [3:10 years after the most recent dose even if they have a wound that is neither clean nor minor. See table. Tetanus Prophylaxis in Wound Management History of Tetanus Immunization Doses Clean, Minor Wounds All Other Wounds 1 Tetanus Toxoid 2 TIG Tetanus Toxoid 2 TIG 1 Such as, but not limited to, wounds contaminated with dirt, feces, soil, and saliva; puncture wounds; wounds from crushing, tears, burns, and frostbite. 2 Tetanus toxoid in this chart refers to a tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine. For children 6 years of age, DTaP (DT, if pertussis vaccine contraindicated) is preferred to tetanus toxoid alone. For children 7 years, adolescents, and adults, Td preferred to tetanus toxoid alone; Tdap may be preferred if the patient has not previously been vaccinated with Tdap. 3 Yes, if 10 years since last dose. 4 Yes, if 5 years since last dose. Abbreviations: DT = Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids (formulation for age 6 years); DTaP = Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids, and Acellular Pertussis (formulation for age 6 years; Daptacel, Infanrix); Td = Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids (formulation for age 7 years; Tenivac); TT = Tetanus toxoid (adsorbed [formulation for age 7 years]); Tdap = Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids, and Acellular Pertussis (Adacel or Boostrix [formulations for age 7 years]); TIG = Tetanus Immune Globulin Uncertain or] Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Diphtheria toxoid / tetanus toxoid Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC Drug Class Vaccine combinations Related Drugs vaccine combinations Boostrix (Tdap) , Twinrix , Adacel (Tdap) , Pediarix , Tenivac (Td) Tetanus Prophylaxis Boostrix (Tdap) , Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed , tetanus toxoid , Adacel (Tdap) , Pediarix , Tenivac (Td) , Decavac (Td) , Infanrix (DTaP) , Daptacel (DTaP) , More... Diphtheria Prophylaxis Boostrix (Tdap) , Adacel (Tdap) , Pediarix , Tenivac (Td) , Infanrix (DTaP) , Decavac (Td) , Daptacel (DTaP) , Pentacel , diphtheria antitoxin , More... worried
terrific Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids trustworthy
EmoticonEmoticon