A person has received complete immunization against tetanus 10 years ago, now he presents with a clean wound without any lacerations from an injury sustained 3 hours ago. What should he now be given?
High-Yield Explanation
As the person has recieved last booster dose 10 years ago, he needs to be given both human immunoglobulins and tetanus toxoids. Also know: If the last booster was received within last 5 years there is no need to give TT dose. If last booster has been received between 5 - 10 years of time period, only one dose of TT is to be given. Ref: Park 20/e, Page 287