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Are you getting the TDap??

morganoremorganore
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Are you going to get the TDap vaccine for your LO? I think I am next week. Her pedi recommended it. If you got it, did you have any side effects?
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  • angelynn8411angelynn8411
    i got it when my first was ~3m and did not have any side effects
    Mom to 2 beautiful girls, 3 yrs and 22 months old. My 2nd was born at 32 weeks due to Rhogam failure/severe complications from Rh disease and is our miracle. She has bilateral auditory neuropathy and a cochlear implant, activated 4/5/2012 at 19 months. Lilypie First Birthday tickers
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  • MrsShrek1028MrsShrek1028 member
    the hospital i delivered at gives it to all women that haven't had it yet before they leave the hospital after having a baby. I didn't have any side affects.
    Thing 1 = April 2008, 38weeks 8lbs 7oz 19in
    Thing 2 = May 2009, Stillborn 33weeks 4lbs 9oz 18in
    Thing 3 = October 2010, 27weeks 4days 2lbs 4oz 14.25in


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  • Bippy798Bippy798
    Aiden had it with no side effects at 2 months actual 39 weeks gestational.
    A small start at 2lb 9oz, 60 day NICU stay, and 6 months of O2 My 30 weeker is growing up! <a href="http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/bippy798/?action=view
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  • ArvadaBrideArvadaBride

    I received it in the hospital before being discharged.  I had no ill effects but I was a human pin cushion by that point too.

    My husband got it - no issues.  My mom got it and her arm is really sore but that is probably due to the tetanus part of the shot.

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  • luckycookyluckycooky
    DD received hers at 2 months with no side effects.
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  • ssg73ssg73
    We do a traditional vaccine schedule.  This TDap contains the pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine and it is VERY important that your child gets this.  Pertussis in an infant is very dangerous, particularly so in a preemie.  You, your partner and anyone who will have extended contact with should also get it.  Pertussis is now a big problem and can make your baby very sick.  Your child is not fully protected after the first shot which is why it is important to have the adult caregivers be immunized.  I had Pertussis (I am a teacher and caught it from a student) and I was out of work for over a week and was sicker than I have ever been (other than hellp syndrome).  I can not imagine what it would do to an infant.
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  • Kate621Kate621 member

    Jack will be getting his first dose next week. I am a huge advocate for vaccines. The side effects are rarely worse that the disease being immunized against.

    ETA: Tdap is for adults. Dtap is for children. Same vaccine, different dosage.

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  • At1stsightAt1stsight

    DS had it on the traditional schedule with no complications.

    Please vaccinate; as Ellasmom said, pertussis is a very serious disease. It has made a HUGE comeback lately due to people not getting the vaccine. It claims lives every year.

    Side effects typically range from soreness at the injection site to fever. What's important to realize is that the side effects are almost always very mild and indicate that the body is reacting to the vaccine in an appropriate manner. The disease itself claimed 5 infants just this past summer in CA. https://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/24/us/24cough.html

    ETA: I just realized you're asking about vaccinating yourself. I got a booster as did DH. Anyone with extended contact with your child should get it.

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  • morganoremorganore
    Yes I am talking about TDap...for adults. I am getting it next week and was just wondering what other moms have gotten it. I keep asking my parents and sis to get a flu shot and the TDap, but I dont think they will. They are the only other ppl in contact with DD other than me and DH...I don't think DH is even getting any bc he is never sick. I don't think that's a great excuse, but I can't force anyone to get them. Anyway, jw about the TDap!
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  • Sweets2005Sweets2005 member
    I got it when I was in the hospital after having the twins. No side effects :)
    Abigail Noelle, 8.29.09
    Brady Phoenix, 8.29.09
    Claire Zoe, 10.26.10

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  • Kate621Kate621 member

    imagemorganore:
    Yes I am talking about TDap...for adults. I am getting it next week and was just wondering what other moms have gotten it. I keep asking my parents and sis to get a flu shot and the TDap, but I dont think they will. They are the only other ppl in contact with DD other than me and DH...I don't think DH is even getting any bc he is never sick. I don't think that's a great excuse, but I can't force anyone to get them. Anyway, jw about the TDap!

    Aww I see! I was confused by the wording of the OP. Yes, I got the Tdap when I was in the hospital. My arm was sore for a few days but other than that no side effects.

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