Tetanus injections for children?

[foreva*your*mummy]

Hey everyone,
I am just wondering when they need another injection, I looked at the register and they got their last booster at 4 and my ds is now 11 do they need another on yet or just wait and see if there is an injury? I am filling out a form and was just wondering.
TIA

[Ms_Fi]

My kids had a booster in yr 7 (NSW).

HTH

[jellybean88]

Are you meant to get a booster every 10 years?

[foreva*your*mummy]

Oh ok MS_Fi he will be year 7 next year, I thought they needed boosters but I haven't been sent anything?
Thanks ladies

[jellybean88]

I think I had my tetanus booster in grade 10

[nickle730]

Tetanus boosters are given every 10 years. In the case of a high risk injury, a booster will be given after 5 years. A booster is also given if, when asked about their last tetanus booster, the patient responds, 'um, dunno. Can't remember?'. This is by far the most common response from an adult!

[Trillian]

Once he starts high school they will provide you with the consent forms and information for it and it will be done through the school vaccination program.

[foreva*your*mummy]

You are all so helpful, thank you very much for all your replies