Immunisation in Australia Consultation 9

Yoni is a 12 year old student going on a school camp.
The school requests a tetanus vaccination prior to camp. Yoni had all recommended vaccines age-appropriately, prior to school entry but no others.
(Select from choices in white)

Do you:

give ADT because more than 5 years has elapsed since the previous dose

offer dTpa to provide additional protection against pertussis

no tetanus containing vaccine should be given because it is not due until 10 years following the 4th (or 5th) DT vaccination.

Ref AIH 8th ed, section 3.24 Tetanus, Recommendations (pg 263-264)

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