Transcription of Vaccine Information Statement: TdaP
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Vaccine Information STATEMENT. tdap Vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Many Vaccine Information Statements are available in Spanish and other languages. See Pertussis). What You Need to Know Hojas de informaci n sobre vacunas est n disponibles en espa ol y en muchos otros idiomas. Visite 1 Why get vaccinated? 2 tdap Vaccine Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis are very serious tdap Vaccine can protect adolescents and adults from diseases. tdap Vaccine can protect us from these tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. One dose of tdap is diseases. And, tdap Vaccine given to pregnant women routinely given at age 11 or 12. People who did not get tdap at that age should get it as soon as possible. can protect newborn babies against tdap is especially important for healthcare professionals TETANUS (Lockjaw) is rare in the United States today. and anyone having close contact with a baby younger It causes painful muscle tightening and stiffness, usually than 12 months. all over the body. Pregnant women should get a dose of tdap during every It can lead to tightening of muscles in the head and pregnancy, to protect the newborn from pertussis.
2. Tdap vaccine Tdap is only for children 7 years and older, adolescents, and adults. Adolescents should receive a single dose of Tdap, preferably at age 11 or 12 years. Pregnant people should get a dose of Tdap during every pregnancy, preferably during the early part of the third trimester, to help protect the newborn from pertussis.
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