TDap vaccine (Whooping cough)

leylacorbett1

for those of you who are getting vaccinated, who else are you asking gets the vaccine? My husband And I are getting ours. But now I'm hearing it's recommended for grandparents and anyone really who will be in contact with baby should be vaccinated. Isn't that excessive? I can't foresee telling 10-15 people they need to get a shot. Overwhelmed. Thoughts?

amberrmariee20

With my first pregnancy 4 years ago, I never heard of this... I only heard of this when joining here on the bump. I'm on a small island in Canada, they won't give us ANY vaccinations during pregnancy unless absolutely mandatory. I never had any vaccines during my last pregnancy and no one around me did either.

Mack2342

My husband and I got the vaccine. Im not asking anyone else as they will just be visiting at times.

dogsombrero

I asked all family staying in our home to get the vaccine with our first because we had guest prior to him having any vaccinations himself. No one had a problem and they last 10 years.

BabyOIsComing

My doctor recommended caregivers, so DH and I will get it along with my parents. The hospital will give it free to any caregiver while I'm admitted. They don't need proof... the woman who did the hospital for said they once gave 15 to one family. They probably weren't all caregivers, but they gave them anyway!

tpally6212

As pp have said anyone who will is close contact for long periods of time with baby should get it. Besides Myself and DH my in laws and parents already got there's and my SIL and brother are getting there's too. They are also going to be watching baby when I return to work. But if they weren't I would make who was get it as well.

TarHeelMomToBe

Everyone should be up to date on their TDAP, not just those who are around a new infant.  It's for tetanus too, not just whooping cough.  I had to get a booster a year before I became pregnant because of a bad reaction to some yellow jacket stings.

Hopefully most people you ask will already have had one within the past 10 yrs.  My husband and mom were the only ones not current and were happy to get it.

PrimRoseMama

leylacorbett1 said:

for those of you who are getting vaccinated, who else are you asking gets the vaccine? My husband And I are getting ours. But now I'm hearing it's recommended for grandparents and anyone really who will be in contact with baby should be vaccinated. Isn't that excessive? I can't foresee telling 10-15 people they need to get a shot. Overwhelmed. Thoughts?

Not excessive. Pertussis can kill an infant.

jham201

My husband and I are getting it and we are asking our immediate families to get it as they will be around the baby the most. 

I am also reminding them that it is good for them too.  My dad actually got it a few weeks ago for tetanus because he stepped on a rusted nail.  He had to pay a lot more for it because it was at night on a weekend and couldn't go to the primary care doctor that takes his insurance.  He wished he had just been up to date on it at that moment!  Also, years ago my mom had whooping cough and it was terrible for her and lingered for weeks.  My mom is currently out of date for her vaccine but she was just talking about how miserable whooping cough was for her.  She is viewing my request it as the kick in the butt she needs to do it for herself, not just the baby.  She said she probably would have never even thought about it had I not asked.

YTuMamaTambien

My husband and son will get the shot but that is it I won't be asking anyone living outside of the home. Anyone with any sympotoms of being sick in any way will be asked to stay away.

Ceridwen77

We asked our immediate families to get that and the flu shot.

SaltyMcNulty

My husband and I will get it (and the flu shot), as well as my mom (she does for work anyway). That's it, though. 

shantyrae

Just peeking in from the Oct 2015 mommas group!

Husband and I both got the TDAP, and mentioned it to our parents but are not pushing it. We will push people to use hand Sanitizer before holding baby and won't let anyone with a runny nose or cough hold baby. (Although, beware, symptoms of whooping cough don't show up for 10 days after infection).

I've heard texas (where I live) is really bad for whopping cough, but then when I read the stats the highest peak year was 1,500 cases.l in 2013 or something. That seems low to me and I now worry more about the flu. Maybe that's just me!

redfallon

I'm not really worried about hurting people's feelings when it comes to my baby's health. When our daughter was born (2013), I asked anyone who was going to be around or visit within the first two months (before she could get her own shot) to get it* or they were not allowed to see/hold her. That was grandparents and my sister. No one had any issues with it, even SFIL who usually has issues with everything. I had my shot during 3rd tri and husband had already had his booster because he travels a lot for work.

*If they hadn't had it within the past 10 years or booster, whichever is the recommended update

I'll be getting it again during this 3rd tri (as recommended), but they won't need to get it again since it's only been 2 years since they had it all for DD.

dchiapella

My dad and brother are staying with us before and after he's born. My dad I'll have get a vaccine and my brother I'll probably bring to get one when he's out here (no insurance). I'll also ask my Mom and her fiance to get the shot. My husband already had to get one through for work and our child care for 2 days a week are early childhood development majors that we know through my husband's work and they have to be caught up for with the shot for college as well... It's anyone who spends significant time. I got mine before my goddaughter was born and one during pregnancy so this little guy gets protection, too. 

I'd also recommend the same thing with the flu shot... by the way... I know people have very strong thoughts about flu vaccines but all I know is I didn't get one when it was recommended (thought I had a cold) and guess what I came down with THE NEXT DAY... And with this guy being due in October on the east coast? Not risking it. 

PrimRoseMama

Just going to leave this here. I am absolutely a vaccine pusher and IDGAF if someone gets bitchy with me about it.
https://www.soundsofpertussis.com/pertussis-in-infants.html 

Don't screw with my kid's health and I won't push you. Deal!

redfallon

@PrimRoseMama said:

Just going to leave this here. I am absolutely a vaccine pusher and IDGAF if someone gets bitchy with me about it.
https://www.soundsofpertussis.com/pertussis-in-infants.html 

Don't screw with my kid's health and I won't push you. Deal!

Listen to Prim, people! She is a very wise woman!

kaylataggartmay

If the baby gets the vaccine then how will anyone transfer the disease to them? Isnt the whole purpose of those thjngs suppost to prevent them from getting it?

aliciaspinnet

kaylataggartmay said:

If the baby gets the vaccine then how will anyone transfer the disease to them? Isnt the whole purpose of those thjngs suppost to prevent them from getting it?

Babies can't be vaccinated until after 6 weeks. And whilst vaccines are very effective, they don't work 100% of the time - that's one of the reasons why herd immunity is so important.

redfallon

This one babies don't get until they are 2 mos old and that is only the first dose. That is a long time for baby to be vulnerable when the adults around them could suck it up and get the darn vaccine.

What are the recommendations for vaccination of infants and young children with DTaP?

All children should receive a series of DTaP at ages 2, 4, and 6 months, with boosters at ages 15-18 months and at 4-6 years.

https://www.immunize.org/askexperts/experts_per.asp

kristen2b

redfallon said:

I'm not really worried about hurting people's feelings when it comes to my baby's health. When our daughter was born (2013), I asked anyone who was going to be around or visit within the first two months (before she could get her own shot) to get it* or they were not allowed to see/hold her. That was grandparents and my sister. No one had any issues with it, even SFIL who usually has issues with everything. I had my shot during 3rd tri and husband had already had his booster because he travels a lot for work.

*If they hadn't had it within the past 10 years or booster, whichever is the recommended update

I'll be getting it again during this 3rd tri (as recommended), but they won't need to get it again since it's only been 2 years since they had it all for DD.

Question, are you asking for proof that they got it? I worry the in laws will say oh we had it last year or just got it all while rolling their eyes at me. Jerks.

redfallon

@kristen2b No, we didn't ask for proof, but we didn't have any reason to not believe that they had it done. Depending on the relationship, I may ask someone to see if they really got it. I don't understand how people can be so blase' about a newborn baby's health (your in-laws if they end up like that).

kristen2b

redfallon said:

@kristen2b No, we didn't ask for proof, but we didn't have any reason to not believe that they had it done. Depending on the relationship, I may ask someone to see if they really got it. I don't understand how people can be so blase' about a newborn baby's health (your in-laws if they end up like that).

I think I may be borrowing troubles simply because my husband has such a weird relationship with his fam. They may be just fine with it. We'll see!

redfallon

@kristen2b said:

@kristen2b No, we didn't ask for proof, but we didn't have any reason to not believe that they had it done. Depending on the relationship, I may ask someone to see if they really got it. I don't understand how people can be so blase' about a newborn baby's health (your in-laws if they end up like that).

I think I may be borrowing troubles simply because my husband has such a weird relationship with his fam. They may be just fine with it. We'll see!

I was very surprised that SFIL didn't have issues with it. I thought for sure there would be some resistance there.

PrimRoseMama

kaylataggartmay said:

If the baby gets the vaccine then how will anyone transfer the disease to them? Isnt the whole purpose of those thjngs suppost to prevent them from getting it?

Babies younger than 2 months cannot start the series. Even then, it requires 4 doses to be effective. Its a lot easier for adults to get the vaccine. Its not rocket science, man.
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christina4436

If you do get it while pregnant though they say it crosses the placenta and they can be immune. Although who knows if this is certain. I got it and while asking asked if my parents should. My mom is coming for a week. NP said if it was a regular long term caregiver probably a good idea but a short term visitor wouldn't stress it.

wildbutterfli2001

As someone who has had pertussis I strongly recommend anyone living in the home or who will be in regular contact with baby needs to get it. It almost killed me, I couldn't imagine the effects on a defenseless baby! Don't mess with this one!

eamarat

Myself and my DH obviously. And we're asking that anyone who plans to spend time around LO to get it, if they haven't already in the alotted timeframe of the last ten years. I am not afraid to hurt feelings about the issue. I believe herd immunity is very important, a friend of mine is allergic to something in a vaccine (dont know what it is and I've never asked) so he has to rely on others who can get it to keep him healthy.

redfallon

@christina4436 said:

If you do get it while pregnant though they say it crosses the placenta and they can be immune. Although who knows if this is certain. I got it and while asking asked if my parents should. My mom is coming for a week. NP said if it was a regular long term caregiver probably a good idea but a short term visitor wouldn't stress it.

If my mom was coming to stay with us for a week, I'd tell her to get it. That's close contact with your baby. A week isn't a short time. A couple hours is a short time.

christina4436

redfallon said:

@christina4436 said:

If you do get it while pregnant though they say it crosses the placenta and they can be immune. Although who knows if this is certain. I got it and while asking asked if my parents should. My mom is coming for a week. NP said if it was a regular long term caregiver probably a good idea but a short term visitor wouldn't stress it.

If my mom was coming to stay with us for a week, I'd tell her to get it. That's close contact with your baby. A week isn't a short time. A couple hours is a short time.


I asked the nurse practitioner specifically and said my mom is staying with us for a week. She referred to that as a short time as it's not a lengthy care giver. I think they know better than all of us. If my mom wants to get it great, but considering someone with a lot more medical experience than me said not necessary I'm not gonna force her to.

PrimRoseMama

christina4436 said:

redfallon said:

@christina4436 said:

If you do get it while pregnant though they say it crosses the placenta and they can be immune. Although who knows if this is certain. I got it and while asking asked if my parents should. My mom is coming for a week. NP said if it was a regular long term caregiver probably a good idea but a short term visitor wouldn't stress it.

If my mom was coming to stay with us for a week, I'd tell her to get it. That's close contact with your baby. A week isn't a short time. A couple hours is a short time.

I asked the nurse practitioner specifically and said my mom is staying with us for a week. She referred to that as a short time as it's not a lengthy care giver. I think they know better than all of us. If my mom wants to get it great, but considering someone with a lot more medical experience than me said not necessary I'm not gonna force her to.


I'm not saying "force" but strongly suggest. Pertussis in an adult presents as a mild cold-- often it can spread before that stage. So, if your mom is flying to be with you (planes = germ city) I really wouldn't take this gamble.

daylynj

kristen2b said:

I'm not really worried about hurting people's feelings when it comes to my baby's health. When our daughter was born (2013), I asked anyone who was going to be around or visit within the first two months (before she could get her own shot) to get it* or they were not allowed to see/hold her. That was grandparents and my sister. No one had any issues with it, even SFIL who usually has issues with everything. I had my shot during 3rd tri and husband had already had his booster because he travels a lot for work.

*If they hadn't had it within the past 10 years or booster, whichever is the recommended update

I'll be getting it again during this 3rd tri (as recommended), but they won't need to get it again since it's only been 2 years since they had it all for DD.

Question, are you asking for proof that they got it? I worry the in laws will say oh we had it last year or just got it all while rolling their eyes at me. Jerks.

I'm sitting here at work and was wondering the same thing.  Unfortunately, I feel like my parents would brush it off and just tell me they got it done. And bc I don't anticipate it being anyone but my husband and I for the first three months (aside from short visits from people), I'm not sure whether to press the issue...

HWKI

My doctor said that the "ticket" to get to hold the baby should be a Tdap vaccine. Adults can get the vaccine at a pharmacy, so they don't even need to go see their doctor. If someone cares about your baby enough to visit they shoukd care enough to protect him/her.