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Can Tdap Vaccination Be Repeated?

i got the tdap vaccine 3 years ago when my first grandchild was born. our newest grandchild just arrived last week. my daughter says i need to get another vaccine for pertussis for this baby also. is she correct? i have gotten my flu shot for this year.
Fri, 20 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, your daughter is correct. You should definitely take booster dose of Tdap. Actually this vaccine gives protection for 2-3 years. Since its already 3 years and You have new baby in your home better to take vaccine now. So you should take Tdap booster now.

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Can Tdap Vaccination Be Repeated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, your daughter is correct. You should definitely take booster dose of Tdap. Actually this vaccine gives protection for 2-3 years. Since its already 3 years and You have new baby in your home better to take vaccine now. So you should take Tdap booster now. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.