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DTap vs Td vs Tdap

Age 6 weeks to < 7 yrs old Primary Series or Booster DTaP or Pediarix OR DT (only if Pertussis contraindicated) Td Tdap Brand name Boostrix1 Wound Management Check if current with primary series. If current: No Immunization needed. If not current: Immunize Td Tdap

7 yrs to 10 yrs old 10-18

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Tdap

Brand name Adacel

Tdap

Note: If patient did not receive primary series of vaccines and has deep wound consult the Red Book for possible Tet anus Immune Globulin administration. Tdap=Tetanus & diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine DT=Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoids--Pediatric Td=Tetanus & diphtheria toxoids- Adult DTaP= Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed
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Boostrix should not be used if Patient is Latex allergic

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