Question

A 29-year-old woman at 30 weeks' gestation asks about pertussis vaccination in pregnancy. She received Tdap 3 years ago. According to NACI, what is the best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Give a dose of Tdap during each pregnancy, ideally at 27-32 weeks' gestation

Answer

Tdap is given only once in a lifetime

Answer

Tdap should be avoided in pregnancy

Answer

Tdap should be given only postpartum if never received before

Answer

No further Tdap is needed because she had it 3 years ago

Practice question

A 29-year-old woman at 30 weeks' gestation asks about pertussis vaccination in pregnancy. She received Tdap 3 years ago. According to NACI, what is the best recommendation?