A 29-year-old woman at 28 weeks' gestation asks about pertussis prevention for her newborn. Which vaccination strategy is recommended?...

Question

A 29-year-old woman at 28 weeks' gestation asks about pertussis prevention for her newborn. Which vaccination strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Administer Tdap during 27-36 weeks of each pregnancy

Answer

Give Tdap postpartum only if she did not receive it in the last 10 years

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Avoid Tdap in pregnancy due to fetal risks

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Administer Td during pregnancy and Tdap after delivery

Answer

Administer Tdap only if there is a pertussis outbreak

obstetrics & gynecology MCQ (SBA): CDC (2025): Adult Immunization Schedule-Tdap in Pregnancy