A 27-year-old presents with a contaminated laceration from a farm tool. Last tetanus-containing vaccine was 6 years ago. No history of severe allergy....

Question

A 27-year-old presents with a contaminated laceration from a farm tool. Last tetanus-containing vaccine was 6 years ago. No history of severe allergy. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Administer a Tdap or Td booster now for wound management

Answer

No vaccine needed; last dose

Answer

Only tetanus immune globulin

Answer

Defer booster until 10 years after last dose

Answer

Tdap is contraindicated for wound management in adults

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Tetanus Wound Management

A 27-year-old presents with a contaminated laceration from a farm tool. Last tetanus-containing vaccine was 6 years ago. No history of severe allergy. What is recommended?