Tetanus

Step 1: Confirm vaccine indicated

• Step 1a: Decide wound type (High-risk/ Tetanus Prone). Clean wounds are defined as wounds less than six hours old, non-penetrating with negligible tissue damage.

• Step 1b: Check vaccination status and whether additional post-exposure management required.

Step 2: Once indication for vaccination confirmed, please call below – they can give an appointment slot or take patient details & contact them directly

• Angus: 07976075558

• Dundee: 07866821153

• P&K: 07976 075 520

Please note these numbers are for Health Care Practitioners only. Please state: Patient name / CHI / Telephone Number / the indication noting both wound type and vaccination status

Patients who contact NHS 24 by self-referral for a wound will be advised of further management, though they cannot access vaccine status. If tetanus booster is required they can call the vaccination public enquiry number Mon- Fri 9am-5pm: 01382 423108