title: Tetanus immunisation in hypersensitive individuals.
abstract: We report on a case of an officer cadet who was inadvertently allowed to commence training with a history suggestive of hypersensitivity to tetanus immunisation and who, eventually, successfully underwent a graduated immunisation regimen. This case combines a search for good evidence with the extraordinary complexities of military medical management and the law. It is a lesson in all three.
authors.affiliation: Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1JG.
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: J B L
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Kabuubi
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Owen
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wells
mesh_terms: D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D013745:Tetanus Toxoid