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If a 10-year-old presents with an injury and tetanus prophylaxis is indicated can Adacel be given?

April 26, 2017adacel given indicated injury presents PROPHYLAXIS Tetanus

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If a 10-year-old presents with an injury and tetanus prophylaxis is indicated can Adacel be given?

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Tdap can be used in place of Td if wound prophylaxis is indicated for a 10-year-old. However, Adacel is not FDA approved for use until 11 years of age. For a 10-year-old, you should use Boostrix.