A 62-year-old man with COPD and diabetes receives a tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster. He last received a pertussis-containing vaccine 20 years ago. Acc...

Question

A 62-year-old man with COPD and diabetes receives a tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster. He last received a pertussis-containing vaccine 20 years ago. According to NACI adult immunisation recommendations, what is the appropriate pertussis booster scheduling for adults?

Accepted Answer

One lifetime dose of Tdap in adulthood, then Td every 10 years

Answer

No pertussis booster is needed in adults

Answer

Tdap every year

Answer

Tdap every 20 years only if travelling

Answer

Pertussis vaccine only in childhood

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Adult immunisation - Tdap/Td

A 62-year-old man with COPD and diabetes receives a tetanus-diphtheria (Td) booster. He last received a pertussis-containing vaccine 20 years ago. According to NACI adult immunisation recommendations, what is the appropriate pertussis booster scheduling for adults?