A 28-year-old man presents after stepping on a rusty nail while working on a farm. His last tetanus-containing vaccine was 7 years ago. The wound is s...

Question

A 28-year-old man presents after stepping on a rusty nail while working on a farm. His last tetanus-containing vaccine was 7 years ago. The wound is superficial and clean after irrigation. According to the Australian Immunisation Handbook, what is the most appropriate tetanus prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus toxoid booster only

Answer

No tetanus booster required

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Tetanus toxoid booster plus tetanus immunoglobulin

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Tetanus immunoglobulin only

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Full primary tetanus course of three doses

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Tetanus prophylaxis

A 28-year-old man presents after stepping on a rusty nail while working on a farm. His last tetanus-containing vaccine was 7 years ago. The wound is superficial and clean after irrigation. According to the Australian Immunisation Handbook, what is the most appropriate tetanus prophylaxis?