A 29-year-old G2P1 at 30 weeks' gestation asks about pertussis prevention for her newborn. What is recommended for her now?...

Question

A 29-year-old G2P1 at 30 weeks' gestation asks about pertussis prevention for her newborn. What is recommended for her now?

Accepted Answer

Tdap during each pregnancy at 27-36 weeks' gestation.

Answer

Td booster now; Tdap postpartum only.

Answer

No vaccine during pregnancy.

Answer

TIG plus Td now.

Answer

Tdap only if she has never received it before.

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Tdap in Pregnancy