The vaccine is constructed out of inactivated influenza virus. Every 7-10 years. All who have not previously completed a tetanus vaccination series. Tetanus may occur following a clean tiny wound or a large contaminated wound. In the United States, tetanus occurs almost exclusively in persons who are unvaccinated or inadequately vaccinated.
Vaccination is a part of routine childhood immunizations.
Once after age 65 or if younger than 65 with a condition which compromises the immune system. Revaccination at age 65 is recommended if an individual received the pneumococcal vaccine prior to age 65. All persons 65 years of age or older. Residents of assisted living and chronic care facilities. These individuals are those with chronic cardiac or pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus, a dysfunctional spleen, and various other diseases which compromise immunity.