This vaccine is given by injection into a muscle by a health care professional, usually into the upper arm or upper thigh. This vaccine should not be given to people who currently have an infection/illness. If possible, schedule the vaccination later after the illness is over.
How is tetanus toxoid administered?
Administer all diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines (DT, DTaP, Td, and Tdap) by the intramuscular route. The preferred injection site in infants and young children is the vastus lateralis muscle of the thigh. The preferred injection site in older children and adults is the deltoid muscle in the upper arm.
How do you inject tetanus toxoid?
7.2 Inject tetanus toxoid
- Put your finger and thumb on the OUTER part of the woman's upper arm.
- Use your left hand to squeeze up the muscle of the arm. ...
- Quickly push the needle straight down through the skin between your fingers. ...
- Press the plunger with your thumb to inject the toxoid.
