A healthy 29-year-old at 28 weeks' gestation asks about pertussis vaccination. What is recommended?...

Question

A healthy 29-year-old at 28 weeks' gestation asks about pertussis vaccination. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Tdap during 27-36 weeks' gestation in every pregnancy

Answer

Tdap at delivery only

Answer

Tdap once as an adult; no repeat in pregnancy

Answer

Avoid Tdap in pregnancy; vaccinate postpartum

Answer

Tdap only if prior dose >10 years ago

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Tdap in Pregnancy