A 2-year-old child presents with a clean minor wound. The child has received 3 doses of DPT in infancy and one booster at 16-24 months. According to the Indian NIS, which tetanus prophylaxis is indicated?
- A One dose of TT/Td now
- B No tetanus toxoid needed, only wound care ✓
- C Complete primary series of TT
- D TT + Tetanus Immunoglobulin (TIG)
Correct answer: B. No tetanus toxoid needed, only wound care
Explanation
B child who has completed the full immunization schedule (3 primary doses + 2 boosters) has protective levels of anti-tetanus antibodies for at least 10 years. For a clean minor wound, no additional tetanus toxoid is required if the last booster was given within 10 years. Since the child received the booster at 16-24 months and is now 2 years old, protection is still adequate.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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