Question
Where should neonates be injected with tetanus immune globulin after birth?
Answer
If neonates require tetanus prevention after birth, the procedure is typically handled by professional medical staff in the hospital. Tetanus immune globulin (TIG) is usually administered via intramuscular injection, with the injection site commonly being the buttock muscle or thigh muscle. After the injection, the neonate will receive protection for up to 30 days and is unlikely to experience an allergic reaction. However, this treatment is relatively expensive and a skin test is required before the injection.