TDAP Question

miss2697

Is there a cutoff for this? They asked me at 28 weeks and I passed because I was getting blood work and a rhogam shot and didn't want anymore poking and I haven't been asked again since. I had an appt today and I totally forgot to ask for it. I am 34 weeks and my next appt will be at 36 weeks.

sparkymcgeee

Nope. You can get it at any time.

cjm724

My doctor waits until after delivery to administer the shot.

larthawyn

I just got mine yesterday and I'm 32wks today. 

supersarah77

CDC recommends pregnant women get TDAP vaccine between 27 and 36 weeks, every pregnancy. That way you pass antibodies to baby. I got mine at 31 weeks.

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpdvac/pertussis/tdappregnancyhcp.htm

Jnyb

I was told that it would take about 4 weeks to get the most benefit to the baby as far as building up antibodies so it was suggested that I get it no later than 34-36 weeks if at all. They sprung it on me at the most recent appointment (32 weeks) and the CDC handout I was given didn't line up with what the doctor and nurse told me so I said I needed time to research benefits and medical necessity on my own.

 FYI: I will be passing on it due to the doctor admitting that it would not be as beneficial since I just had one 2 years ago (and it hurt then!!) and she sees that as a cutoff of some sort, will not serve any purpose to actually protecting me (per CDC handout, only need a booster every 10 years), will only really protect baby for the first 2 months of life until receiving the first dose at 8 weeks, and this child will also be born in then summer (due date 2 days after my first was born) which is not a high risk season for pertussis. 

Kali26

I recieved it in the hospital last time. I was offered it earlier. I wasn't comftorable with that. It just has not been given out long enough to pregnant women that I am confident issues might not arise