Question

A 65-year-old man asks about adult vaccines. He received his primary tetanus series as a child and one Td booster 12 years ago. According to NACI and provincial guidance, what should you recommend now?

Accepted Answer

A Td booster now, as boosters are recommended every 10 years

Answer

No further tetanus-containing vaccines are required

Answer

Tdap should never be given in adults

Answer

He should receive only polio vaccine boosters

Answer

He requires annual Td boosters

Practice question

A 65-year-old man asks about adult vaccines. He received his primary tetanus series as a child and one Td booster 12 years ago. According to NACI and provincial guidance, what should you recommend now?