Administration of the tetanus toxoid in adults involves two initial injections given four weeks apart, a booster injection given six months to a year later, and periodic injections thereafter. What is the recommended interval for the periodic injections for a 66 year old client?

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Meredith Villegas

11 February, 07:51

Administration of the tetanus toxoid in adults involves two initial injections given four weeks apart, a booster injection given six months to a year later, and periodic injections thereafter. What is the recommended interval for the periodic injections for a 66 year old client?

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Brenton Huerta · Answer 1

Ten (10) years

Explanation:

Adults who are need to get a Td booster every 10 years in other to stay protected. The Td booster is a vaccine that protects against tetanus and diphtheria. This is for those who are fully immunised against tetanus.

Those who are not fully immunised against tetanus, this booster should be administered after 48hours of an injury