Table 7. Preventative measures for tetanus based on tetanus vaccination history and wound condition.
Vaccination history | Clean and small wound | Other wounds | ||
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Td | TIG | Td | TIG | |
Unknown or <3 times ≥3 times | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
≥10 years since last vaccination | Yes | No | Yes | No |
5–9 years since last vaccination | No | No | Yes | No |
<5 years since last vaccination | No | No | No | No |
Td, tetanus-diphtheria toxoid; TIG, tetanus immunoglobulin.