all children should be immunized against tetanus by receiving a series of five dtap vaccinations which generally are started at 2 months of age and completed at approximately 5 years of age. booster vaccination is recommended at 11 years of age with tdap. follow-up booster vaccination is recommended every 10 years thereafter. while a 10-year period of protection exists after the basic childhood series is completed should a potentially contaminated wound occur an "early" booster may be given in selected cases and the 10 years "clock" reset.
what is the schedule for active immunization for tetanus (tetanus shots)?