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in Australia |
Consultation
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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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