Active immunisation against tetanus and diphtheria
Adult: Primary immunisation: 2 doses of 0.5 mL each, given at 4 weeks interval; 3rd (reinforcing) dose to be given after 6-12 months. Booster dose: 0.5 mL every 10 years.
Child: Primary immunisation: 6 weeks to ≤6 years 3 doses of 0.5 mL each, given at 4-8 weeks intervals or at 2, 4, 6 months of age; 4th dose to be given 6 months after the 3rd dose or at approx 15-18 months of age; 5th dose given at 4-6 years of age. Booster dose may be given based on national recommendations and should begin 10 years after the last dose of the primary immunisation series. ≥7 years Same as adult dose.
Child: Primary immunisation: 6 weeks to ≤6 years 3 doses of 0.5 mL each, given at 4-8 weeks intervals or at 2, 4, 6 months of age; 4th dose to be given 6 months after the 3rd dose or at approx 15-18 months of age; 5th dose given at 4-6 years of age. Booster dose may be given based on national recommendations and should begin 10 years after the last dose of the primary immunisation series. ≥7 years Same as adult dose.