All adults in the community, including all students and staff, are advised to maintain their immunity to tetanus. Young adults who have received 5 doses in their first five years of life should have a further dose at the age of 15-19 years.
Immunity following complete vaccination is long lasting.
Maintenance of immunity with a routine booster at 10 yearly intervals is no longer recommended. A booster at age 50 is recommended. Additional dose may be needed in the case of serious or contaminated injury. If the basic course has not been given in childhood special considerations apply, and you should consult a doctor. The situation is not clearly defined for those who receive a tetanus-prone wound frequently, and for this group a routine booster dose every 10 years is recommended.