Immunisation Flashcards
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Q
Tetanus
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Tetanus shot 2, 4 and 6 months of age. Booster at 4 years + 12-13 (at year 7)
If >5 years since last booster (ie 9-13yo) + tetanus prone wound = give another booster.
If >10 years since last booster + any wound = give another booster
Tetanus prone wound = Compound fracture, bites, deep penetrating, foreign bodies, extensive tissue damage like burns, obviously contaminated with dirt/manure
Give tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG) if wound + unimmunised/complete primary course/uncertain hx. If immunodeficiency, require TIG
