structural:expansion
Post-exposure prophylaxis

Tetanus toxoid can be given in case of suspected exposure to tetanus. In such cases, it can be given with or without tetanus immunoglobulin (also called tetanus antibodies or tetanus antitoxin). It can be given as intravenous therapy or by intramuscular injection.

The guidelines for such events in the United States for people at least 11 years old (and not pregnant) are as follows: