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

Answer

Tdap once postpartum only

Answer

Tdap only if close contacts decline vaccination

Answer

No vaccination in pregnancy

Practice question

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