What is tetanus antitoxin used for?

What is tetanus antitoxin used for?

Tetanus antitoxin is given as prophylaxis to the persons at risk with infected wounds, wounds contaminated with soil or mud, deep or punctured wounds and wounds with devitalising tissue damages. A dose of 1,500 IU should be given subcutaneously or intramuscularly as early as possible after the wound is received.

How do you give tetanus immunoglobulin?

Human Tetanus Immunoglobulin should be administered via the intramuscular route. If a large volume (> 2mL for children or > 5 mL for adults) is required, it is recommended to administer this in divided doses at different sites.

When should TT vaccine be given?

The 3-dose primary series should begin as early as 6 weeks of age, with subsequent doses given with a minimum interval of 4 weeks between doses. The 3 booster doses should preferably be given during the second year of life (12–23 months), at 4–7 years of age, and at 9–15 years of age.

Can tetanus be given subcutaneously?

Tetanus Toxoid, for intramuscular or subcutaneous use, is a sterile solution of toxoid in isotonic sodium chloride solution. The vaccine is clear or slightly turbid in appearance.

How long does tetanus antitoxin last?

Tetanus antitoxin confers immediate passive immunity lasting about 7 to 14 days. 1500 units administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly is the recommended dose for prevention.

What is the price of TT injection?

Ceiling price of Tetanus Toxoid Vaccine (Injection) was notified as Rs. 5.53/pack (0.5ml) and Rs. 24.41/pack (5ml) vide S.O.

Can I take tetanus after 48 hours?

A booster shot should be given within 48 hours of an injury to people whose immunization is out of date. For people with high-risk injuries who are not fully immunized, tetanus antitoxin may also be recommended.

When do you use TIG and TT?

TIG is given when a person who has not had a primary series (at least 3 doses) of tetanus-containing vaccine gets a tetanus-prone wound. A tetanus prone wound is any injury that has been contaminated with material likely to contain tetanus bacteria (e.g., soil, human or animal feces) or a wound that has dead tissue.

Is tetanus subcutaneous or intramuscular?

Administer all diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines (DT, DTaP, Td, and Tdap) by the intramuscular route. The preferred injection site in infants and young children is the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh. The preferred injection site in older children and adults is the deltoid muscle in the upper arm.