A 28-year-old at 30 weeks' gestation asks about pertussis protection for the newborn. Best recommendation?...

Question

A 28-year-old at 30 weeks' gestation asks about pertussis protection for the newborn. Best recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Tdap during 27-36 weeks of each pregnancy

Answer

Tdap postpartum only

Answer

Tdap once in a lifetime is sufficient

Answer

No Tdap if prior childhood vaccination

Answer

Tdap in first trimester only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Pertussis Prevention in Pregnancy