410 Ind. Admin. Code 1-2.5-138

Current through May 29, 2024

Section 410 IAC 1-2.5-138 - Tetanus; specific control measures

Authority: IC 16-19-3-4; IC 16-41-2-1

Affected: IC 16-41-2; IC 16-41-9

Sec. 138.

The specific control measures for tetanus (infectious agent: Clostridium tetani) are as follows:

(1) An investigation by a department field representative, in cooperation with the local health officer, shall:

(A) be performed within seventy-two (72) hours; and

(B) include:

(i) a complete tetanus toxoid immunization history;

(ii) the wound location and circumstance of injury or possible source of infection;

(iii) treatment information; and

(iv) the outcome of the case.

(2) For hospitalized patients, standard precautions are required.

(3) Concurrent disinfection is not applicable.

(4) Quarantine is not required.

(5) Immunization of contacts is not required. Protection of contacts is not applicable. Persons recovering from tetanus should begin or complete immunization with tetanus toxoid (Td) during convalescence.

(6) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists set the standard clinical and laboratory case definition.

410 IAC 1-2.5-138

Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 1-2.5-138; filed 11/25/2015, 2:54 p.m.: 20151223-IR-410150039FRA

Readopted filed 11/12/2021, 8:41 a.m.: 20211208-IR-410210385RFA