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Is the td/tdap vaccine safe during pregnancy? i am 32 weeks pregnant.
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Yes it is: Pertussis vaccine is now given as tdap vaccine in late second trimester or third trimester. It gives protection to the mother as well as limited protection to the baby.
Answered 3/26/2015
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