How should I take Tetanus-Diphtheria Toxoids, Adult (Tetanus Diphtheria Toxoids)?
This vaccine is given as an injection (shot) into a muscle. You will receive this injection in a doctor’s office or other clinic setting. The tetanus and diphtheria toxoids vaccine is given in a series of shots. The first shot is usually given to a person who is at least 7 years old. The booster shots are then given 4 to 8 weeks after the first shot, and 6 to 12 months after the second shot. After the initial series, a booster dose is given every 10 years. A booster shot is also recommended in children who are 11 or 12 years old if more than 5 years have passed since the child’s last tetanus and diphtheria vaccine. If it has been longer than 5 years since your last booster, you may need an emergency booster shot if you have been exposed to tetanus through a skin wound. Your individual booster schedule may be different from these guidelines. Follow your doctor’s instructions or the schedule recommended by the health department of the state you live in. Your doctor may recommend treating
