Question

A 30-year-old woman at 28 weeks' gestation attends antenatal clinic. Her immunisations are up to date, including childhood pertussis vaccines. According to NACI and the Canadian Immunization Guide, what is the recommended approach to pertussis vaccination in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Administer one dose of Tdap in every pregnancy, ideally between 27 and 32 weeks' gestation

Answer

No pertussis vaccine is needed because she is already immune

Answer

Administer Tdap only if she has occupational exposure to infants

Answer

Administer Tdap only in the first pregnancy

Answer

Defer Tdap until the immediate postpartum period

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman at 28 weeks' gestation attends antenatal clinic. Her immunisations are up to date, including childhood pertussis vaccines. According to NACI and the Canadian Immunization Guide, what is the recommended approach to pertussis vaccination in pregnancy?