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Is Tdap Vaccination Advisable During Pregnancy?
Hi, i just found out i am currently 6 weeks pregnant but my concern is that earlier today i had a new employement pre screen and i had to be updated with my shots therefore they gave me a tdap. What are the risks now for taking that the tdap shot at 6 weeks pregnant?
Mon, 26 Nov 2018
Hi,
Tdap vaccine, which also guards against diphtheria and pertussis, is recommended for every woman during every pregnancy.
Rates of tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) administration during pregnancy are relatively low but are not associated with unexpected safety risks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
Tdap vaccine, which also guards against diphtheria and pertussis, is recommended for every woman during every pregnancy.
Rates of tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) administration during pregnancy are relatively low but are not associated with unexpected safety risks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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