Question

A 30-year-old at 30 weeks' gestation presents for routine prenatal care. She received Tdap 2 years ago. What do you recommend now?

Accepted Answer

Give Td now; Tdap only once in a lifetime

Answer

Defer Tdap until postpartum

Answer

Check pertussis titers and vaccinate only if low

Answer

Give Tdap now between 27-36 weeks of this pregnancy

Answer

No Tdap needed due to prior dose within 5 years

Practice question

A 30-year-old at 30 weeks' gestation presents for routine prenatal care. She received Tdap 2 years ago. What do you recommend now?