1. Tetanus/diptheria/pertussis (TDaP)
Must have a dose every 10 years.
Must update TDaP if TD is > 2 years old.
Td vaccine can protect adolescents and adults from tetanus and diphtheria. Td is usually given as a booster dose every 10 years but it can also be given earlier after a severe and dirty wound or burn for example. If a booster is required then it is recommended to have the Tdap vaccine in place of Td. Tdap, which protects against pertussis in addition to tetanus and diphtheria, is recommended instead of Td vaccine to protect you from pertussis exposure while in the clinical facilities.