A 34-year-old pregnant patient (28 weeks) asks about Tdap timing. She had Tdap 2 years ago. Best advice?...

Question

A 34-year-old pregnant patient (28 weeks) asks about Tdap timing. She had Tdap 2 years ago. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Give Tdap now (27-36 weeks) regardless of prior vaccination

Answer

Skip this pregnancy due to recent dose

Answer

Wait until postpartum

Answer

Give Td instead of Tdap

Answer

Administer only if pertussis exposure occurs

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Immunizations in Pregnancy