A 63-year-old man with no prior tetanus vaccination documentation presents for routine care and asks when he needs tetanus boosters. He recalls a boos...

Question

A 63-year-old man with no prior tetanus vaccination documentation presents for routine care and asks when he needs tetanus boosters. He recalls a booster 11 years ago. According to the Canadian Immunization Guide, what is the appropriate recommendation for ongoing tetanus protection in adults?

Accepted Answer

Booster doses of Td every 10 years throughout adulthood

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No further tetanus vaccination is required after age 60

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Booster doses of Td every 5 years throughout adulthood

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One lifetime booster at age 65 only

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Tdap booster every year

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Tetanus immunisation

A 63-year-old man with no prior tetanus vaccination documentation presents for routine care and asks when he needs tetanus boosters. He recalls a booster 11 years ago. According to the Canadian Immunization Guide, what is the appropriate recommendation for ongoing tetanus protection in adults?