... (one-half in wound, one-half deep in intramuscular site) • Vaccinate for 5-6 doses (days 0, 3, 7, 14, 28, and possibly 90) AntimicrobialTherapy.book Page 2 48 Monday, April 28, 20 08 2:34 PM 2 48 ... daily for 1 4-2 8 days Alternate: cefotaxime g IV q8h for 1 4-1 8 days, penicillin G 1 8- 2 4 million units IV divided q4h Children: ceftriaxone: 7 5-1 00 mg/kg IV daily (max g once daily) for 1 4-2 1 days ... site*) AntimicrobialTherapy.book Page 233 Monday, April 28, 20 08 2:34 PM 234 • Skin and soft-tissue infection: Use active drugs for 3-4 months (typically 1-2 months after symptoms resolve); single-drug...