A 59-year-old with a contaminated laceration and unknown tetanus vaccination history asks about prophylaxis. Which is the correct recommendation?...

Question

A 59-year-old with a contaminated laceration and unknown tetanus vaccination history asks about prophylaxis. Which is the correct recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Give Tdap and TIG now

Answer

Tetanus immune globulin (TIG) is not needed if age >50

Answer

Td only is sufficient

Answer

No vaccination needed for dirty wounds

Answer

Give TIG only without vaccine

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Tetanus Wound Prophylaxis