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Is it safe to get a whooping cough vaccine while pregnant? i am 32 weeks pregnant.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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 6/20/2017
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Yes: Tdap vaccination (includes acellular pertussis vaccine) is highly recommended for pregnant women who have not had it. Best administered after 20 weeks' gestation to optimize antibody transfer to fetus & protection after birth.
Answered 11/28/2017
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