History of tetanus vaccinationType of woundTetanus vaccine booster*Tetanus immune globulin
Three or more doses
Fewer than five years since previous doseAll woundsNoNo
Five to 10 years since previous doseClean, minor woundsNoNo
All other woundsYesNo
More than 10 years since previous doseAll woundsYesNo
Fewer than three doses or uncertain vaccination historyClean, minor woundsYesNo
All other woundsYesYes