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Tetanus Prophylaxis: Key Considerations by Age Group%u2022Fully immunized (5 doses): No additional vaccine needed%u2022Unknown/incomplete immunization: Give complete course (5 doses)%u2022Dosing schedule:%u2022First 3 doses: 1 month apart%u20221st booster: 10 years after primary course%u20222nd booster: 10 years after first boosterAdults%u2022Dosing schedule differs slightly from adults:%u2022First 3 doses: 1 month apart%u20221st booster: 3 years after primary course%u20222nd booster: 10 years after first booster%u2022Can be given as combined diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis vaccineChildren%u2022High-risk wounds (dirty, contaminated, compound fracture):%u2022Give IM human tetanus immunoglobulins regardless of immunization status%u2022Low-risk wounds:%u2022No need for IM human tetanus immunoglobulinsAll Age Groups
