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

Practice question

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