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I am 63 year old male is it okay to have pertusis vaccine given to me twice?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Terry Brenneman answered

Yes: Worse case scenerio: your arm is a little sorer or perhaps a little swollen, more likely from the diptheria or tetanus part of the vaccine than from the pertussis part of the vaccine.

Dr Walsh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/14/2014

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Dr. Adam King answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Yes: Yes, please do. With pertussis on the rise i recommend a tetanus and pertussis booster in the 50s or 60s. Especially if you are around children.

Dr Alonso agreed

Answered 9/15/2015

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A member asked:

I am 63 year old male is it okay to have pertusis vaccine given to me twice?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Terry Brenneman answered

Dr Walsh and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Adam King answered

Dr Alonso agreed

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