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Question: In 2009 I received the tetanus & diphtheria vaccine. I am a 53 yr old adult female.
I will be around my newborn nephew pretty soon. Are these shots effective or
The same as the whooping cough vaccine?
I will be around my newborn nephew pretty soon. Are these shots effective or
The same as the whooping cough vaccine?
Brief Answer:
They are effective! You need not do anything else!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
There is no need for any other vaccine at this time. All is fine and you will not constitute any risk to the newborn. These boosters are valid for 10years. Depending on the formulation, there is most likely a whooping cough booster too(Tdap). If this is what you received, then you are good and there is no need for further worries about whooping cough.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
They are effective! You need not do anything else!
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
There is no need for any other vaccine at this time. All is fine and you will not constitute any risk to the newborn. These boosters are valid for 10years. Depending on the formulation, there is most likely a whooping cough booster too(Tdap). If this is what you received, then you are good and there is no need for further worries about whooping cough.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
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