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Post-Exposure Prophylaxis after non-occupational and occupational exposure to HIV 

Australian National Guidelines (Third Edition)

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Last Updated: June 2023

Exposure to Other Conditions

Tetanus

Patients who sustain wounds or abrasions should have their tetanus status assessed and be offered immunisation as indicated. 

For further information, refer to the Australian Immunisation Handbook.

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These guidelines are pending endorsement by the Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections Standing Committee (BBVSS).

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