The Prophylactic Dose of Homologous Tetanus Antitoxin
- 23 January 1964
- journal article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 270 (4) , 175-178
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm196401232700404
Abstract
WITH a modest increase in the amount of tetanus immune globulin, (human) now available for tetanus prophylaxis in this country, it seems important to re-examine the dosage estimate so that as many persons as possible may be benefited by its use. Cutter Laboratories were the first to distribute this product commercially in the early 1960's, and they are now joined by Hyland Laboratories. In 1963 the Massachusetts State Biologic Laboratories made available a small lot for use in Massachu setts. The great promise that this material offers over horse serum for prophylactic use in man justifies the hope that in . . .Keywords
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