Question

A 40-year-old man steps on a rusty nail. He has an unclear vaccination history. According to UK guidelines, which is the appropriate immediate management for tetanus prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Both tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine and human tetanus immunoglobulin

Answer

No treatment necessary

Answer

Tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine only

Answer

Human tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG) only

Answer

Oral antibiotics

Practice question

A 40-year-old man steps on a rusty nail. He has an unclear vaccination history. According to UK guidelines, which is the appropriate immediate management for tetanus prophylaxis?