Does past infection with tetanus make a person immune?
Recovery from tetanus may not result in immunity. Immunization is indicated even after recovery from tetanus disease. What is the treatment for tetanus? Wounds should be thoroughly cleaned, and dead tissue removed. For minor and clean wounds, where the patient has had a primary series of tetanus vaccine but not had a tetanus booster in the previous 10 years, a single booster of toxoid should be administered on the day of injury. For severe or dirty wounds, a booster should be given if more than five years have elapsed since the last booster if the person has completed a primary series. If the person hasn’t completed a primary series of tetanus vaccine (toxoid), tetanus immune globulin (TIG), antitoxin or antibiotics may be given along with the toxoid. The American Committee on Immunization Practical guidelines should be consulted, or call Montana State Department of Public Health and Human Services Immunization Program at 444-5580. Is there a vaccine for tetanus? Yes, an effective vacc
