Tetanus & Rabies Vaccine

Question 1

Tetanus vaccination is given as part of the routine immunisation. When is it given?

Answer 1

• 2 months
• 3 months
• 4 months
• 3-5 years
• 13-18 years

Question 2

How many doses of tetanus vaccine is considered to provide long term protection

Answer 2

5 doses

Question 3

In what situations should intramuscular human tetanus immunoglobulin be given?

Answer 3

High risk wounds

• compound fractures
• delayed surgical intervention
• significant degree of devitalised tissue
• contamination with manure

Question 4

If someone has had 5 doses of tetanus vaccine should they still receive Intramuscular human tetanus immunoglobulin?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

If vaccination history is incomplete, should the patient be given the tetanus vaccine or Intramuscular human tetanus immunoglobulin?

Answer 5

Both, Of Course.

Question 6

For bite wounds what should be given and considered?

Answer 6

• Antibiotic prophylaxis - Co-Amoxiclav.
• Rabies vaccination or immunoglobulin may be required if the bite occured abroad.

Question 7

In the UK, who is the rabies vaccine offered to?

Answer 7

• Laboratory workers who may be required to handle samples of the rabies virus
• People handling bats
• People working abroad in close contact with animals, such as vets or animal handlers at zoos

Question 8

How many doses are there as a part of vaccinating for Rabies and when are they given?

Answer 8

3 doses.

The second dose is given seven days after the first. The third dose is given 21 or 28 days after the first, depending on which vaccine is used.