The Prophylactic Dose of Homologous Tetanus Antitoxin

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 . . .