If you have workers using diphtheria toxin, how frequently do you provide vaccination booster?  Do you titer as well to ensure levels of antibody (IgG)?  I have a researcher suggesting he should have more frequent boosters than 10 years (as needed for tetanus).  Thoughts?

 

Michelle
Michelle Kom Gochnour, MN, RN, COHN-S
Senior Occupational Health Consultant | Occupational Health Services
Seattle Children's Hospital

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