A 27-year-old pregnant patient at 30 weeks' gestation asks about pertussis vaccination. She last had Tdap 6 years ago. Recommendation?...

Question

A 27-year-old pregnant patient at 30 weeks' gestation asks about pertussis vaccination. She last had Tdap 6 years ago. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Give Tdap now (27-36 weeks) during each pregnancy

Answer

Defer Tdap until postpartum

Answer

No vaccine needed until 10-year booster

Answer

Give Td now

Answer

Administer DTaP

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Immunization in pregnancy