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Should A Tdap Booster Shot Be Taken Before Visiting A New Born?
Visiting and helping newborn grandson in a week for 10 days. I had Tdap vaccine 6 years ago. Should I get a booster Tdap before being with newborn in NV. Can I get one 1 week before being with baby? or, is it too late.Parents got theirs. Understand CA and NV have a lot of whooping cough and I will be flying from Midwest and staying in hotel. Thank you.
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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The protection of Tdap last 5 years so you have to do it in order to de sure you don't transmit anything to him.
One week is not too late to have it.
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The protection of Tdap last 5 years so you have to do it in order to de sure you don't transmit anything to him.
One week is not too late to have it.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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