Question

A 22-year-old man presents after stepping on a rusty nail while wearing thongs. The wound is superficial. His immunisation records show he had a complete tetanus series in childhood but no boosters since. What is the MOST appropriate tetanus prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Tetanus toxoid booster only

Answer

No action is needed

Answer

Tetanus immunoglobulin only

Answer

Tetanus toxoid booster and tetanus immunoglobulin

Answer

Full 3-dose tetanus toxoid course

Practice question

A 22-year-old man presents after stepping on a rusty nail while wearing thongs. The wound is superficial. His immunisation records show he had a complete tetanus series in childhood but no boosters since. What is the MOST appropriate tetanus prophylaxis?