Pertussis or whooping cough is a highly contagious infection of the respiratory tract. It can spread through respiratory droplets (sneeze or cough of an infected person), skin-to-skin contact, and saliva. It is now a day prevented through vaccines.
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Will the antibodies from my previous Tdap vaccine be transferred to my baby?
Query: Hello doctor, Two months back, I gave birth to my second baby. Three years ago, I took Tdap vaccine during my first pregnancy. So I am worried if my baby can get antibodies due to my vaccine. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), WHO (World Health Organization), and all major countries' schedule suggests immunization of pregnant women with a single dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis) vaccine during the third trim... Read Full »