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Table 3-4

Requirements for Tetanus Prophylaxis

Immunization HistorydTTIG
Incomplete (<3 doses) or not known+−
Complete/>10 y since last dose+−
Complete/<10 y since last dose+/5−

+, prophylaxis required;−, prophylaxis not required; dT, diphtheria and tetanus toxoids; TIG, tetanus immune globulin; +/5, required if >5 years since last dose.