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| ACIP Has Updated Its Recommendations on the Use of Tdap Vaccine in Pregnant Women and Children |
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May 2017 |
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| Information presented in this article may have changed since the original publication date. For the most current immunization recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, visit
www.immunize.org/acip/acip_vax.asp. |
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At its October 2016 meeting, the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to update two of its
recommendations for the use of Tdap vaccine (tetanus-,
diphtheria-, pertussis-containing vaccine).
- For all pregnant women, Tdap vaccine is now recommended to
be administered "early" in the 27- through 36-week gestational
age window to maximize passive antibody transfer to the infant.
Previously, the recommendation was to vaccinate women at any
time between 27 and 36 weeks' gestation.
- Children 7 to 10 years of age who receive a dose of Tdap as
part of a catch-up series may be given an additional dose of
Tdap for the routinely recommended adolescent dose at 11 to 12
years of age. Previously the recommendation was to not give an
additional dose of Tdap at age 11 to 12 years in this situation.
Both recommendations are included in the 2017 U.S. immunization
schedules, which means they are officially recommended by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
IAC resources
CDC resources
VEC resources
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