A 31-year-old man presents for a routine visit. He completed childhood vaccines and received Tdap at age 21. He has no wounds today and no vaccine

Question

A 31-year-old man presents for a routine visit. He completed childhood vaccines and received Tdap at age 21. He has no wounds today and no vaccine allergies. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?

Accepted Answer

Give Td or Tdap booster at 10-year intervals

Answer

Give oral penicillin for prevention

Answer

Repeat Tdap every 6 months

Answer

Give tetanus immune globulin today

Answer

No tetanus boosters are needed in adulthood

Tetanus vaccination — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 31-year-old man presents for a routine visit. He completed childhood vaccines and received Tdap at age 21. He has no wounds today and no vaccine allergies. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?