Table 1

Tetanus prophylaxis after dog bites

HISTORY OF ABSORBED TETANUS TOXOID (DOSES)TETANUS PROPHYLAXIS
TdTIG
< 3 or unknownYesYes
≥ 3No*No

  • Td—tetanus-diphtheria toxoids, TIG—tetanus immune globulin.

  • ↵* Yes, if ≥ 5 years since last dose.

  • Adapted from American Academy of Pediatrics.12