Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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14. A fifteen-year-old child who is up to date with their vaccination schedule stepped on a rusty nail at
a riding school in France and was given a vaccination abroad following the injury. There is no written
record of what was given although the parents believe this was tetanus vaccine. The child is now
presented for a school leaving booster. Which of the following is true?
• A. the booster is not necessary
• B. the risk of side effects from another tetanus vaccination so soon after the last one is such that
Td/IPV should not be given.
• C. the vaccination given at the time of the injury should be discounted and the Td/IPV given now
• D. the child should have a further tetanus vaccination in 10 years time.
• E. the child should be tested for tetanus antibodies before any further doses of tetanus vaccine.
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Transcribed Image Text:14. A fifteen-year-old child who is up to date with their vaccination schedule stepped on a rusty nail at a riding school in France and was given a vaccination abroad following the injury. There is no written record of what was given although the parents believe this was tetanus vaccine. The child is now presented for a school leaving booster. Which of the following is true? • A. the booster is not necessary • B. the risk of side effects from another tetanus vaccination so soon after the last one is such that Td/IPV should not be given. • C. the vaccination given at the time of the injury should be discounted and the Td/IPV given now • D. the child should have a further tetanus vaccination in 10 years time. • E. the child should be tested for tetanus antibodies before any further doses of tetanus vaccine.
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