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Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids (Td) should be given to adults every 10
adults aged 19 and older. Adults who are due for but have not yet
received a dose of Tdap or whose immunization status is unknown should
receive a dose of Tdap as soon as feasible. Tdap can be administered
regardless of interval since the last tetanus or diphtheria containing
vaccine.
years as booster doses after the primary series of three vaccinations
against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis that was received during
infancy and childhood. If a dose is given sooner as part of wound
management, the next booster is not needed until 10 years thereafter.
One dose should be replaced with a single dose of Tetanus
Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
(unless contraindicated) against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis for all
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