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Guidance

Tetanus: the green book, chapter 30

Tetanus immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

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UK Health Security Agency
Published
20 March 2013
Last updated
63 June 20222025 — See all updates

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Tetanus: the green book, chapter 30

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This edition includes updates on:

  • epidemiology of tetanus
  • management of tetanus prone wounds
  • correct dose of immunoglobulin for prevention of tetanus
  • use of immunoglobulins for the treatment of clinical tetanus

Tetanus is an acute disease caused by the action of tetanus toxin, released following infection by the bacterium Clostridium tetani.

In November 2018 revised guidance for healthcare professionals on the use of immunoglobulins for the treatment of clinical tetanus and the management of tetanus prone wounds was issued.

Chapter 30 update patches.

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Published 20 March 2013
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Update history

2026-08-14 16:55
Added note to explain interim PEP guidance for health professionals.

2025-06-03 09:30
Updated with the routine childhood schedule change of a new 18-month hexavalent dose.

2022-06-06 10:04
Update the telephone numbers for Bio Products Laboratory.