Question

A 28-year-old with a clean minor forearm laceration received Tdap 8 years ago. Unknown prior series completion. What is the appropriate tetanus management today?

Accepted Answer

Give Tdap now; TIG is not indicated for a clean minor wound

Answer

Defer vaccination and recheck tetanus titers

Answer

No vaccine needed until 10 years have elapsed

Answer

Give TIG only

Answer

Give Td only; Tdap is contraindicated if given once

Practice question

A 28-year-old with a clean minor forearm laceration received Tdap 8 years ago. Unknown prior series completion. What is the appropriate tetanus management today?