With intial intramuscular Immunizations followed by a booster every 10 years... Your patients may avoid the dreaded disease of tetanus and diphtheria infection of the tonsils, pharynx, larynx, and nose Dosing 3 doses of Td for unvaccinated adults -First 2 doses 4 to 8 weeks apart -Third dose 6 to 12 months after second dose Tetanus cases have followed injuries considered too trivial for a visit to the doctor. The best defense is to keep immunizations up to date. Safety Information Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids Adsorbed For Adult Use is indicated for active immunization of children 7 years of age or older, and adults, against tetanus and diphtheria. Td is the preparation of choice for vaccination of all persons 7 years or older because side effects from higher doses of diphtheria toxoid are more common in this group than they are among younger children. Local adverse reactions may include erythema, tenderness, and swelling at the injection site. Systemic reactions may include headache, malaise, and temperature elevations. Td is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the vaccine, including thimerosal. As with any vaccine, vaccination with Td may not protect 100% of susceptible individuals. Click here to view full Prescribing Information for Td. Td is manufactured and distributed by Aventis Pasteur Inc.