A 28-week pregnant patient presents for routine antenatal care. Which vaccination timing is recommended to optimise neonatal protection against pertus...

Question

A 28-week pregnant patient presents for routine antenatal care. Which vaccination timing is recommended to optimise neonatal protection against pertussis?

Accepted Answer

Tdap at 27-36 weeks gestation in each pregnancy

Answer

Tdap in the first trimester

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Tdap once postpartum only

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Tdap only if close contacts decline vaccination

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No vaccination in pregnancy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Tdap in Pregnancy

A 28-week pregnant patient presents for routine antenatal care. Which vaccination timing is recommended to optimise neonatal protection against pertussis?