Active immunisation against tetanus
Adult: Primary immunisation: 3 or 4 doses of 0.5 mL each, with dosing intervals depending on the product used. Booster dose: 0.5 mL every 10 years.
Child: Primary immunisation: ≥6-8 weeks Same as adult dose.
Child: Primary immunisation: ≥6-8 weeks Same as adult dose.
Intramuscular
Prophylaxis of tetanus in wound management
Adult: Non-immunised patients, or if >5-10 years since last booster dose: 1 emergency dose of 0.5 mL, depending on the type of wound. Patients with minor, clean wounds who have been vaccinated within the last 5-10 years may not need emergency booster dose.