Pregnant women should get Tdap vaccine to protect newborns
During pregnancy, a woman’s body has a lot of physical changes, the immune system is weakened. So they are susceptible to be attacked by dangerous diseases and able to affect fetus. Therefore, vaccination is essential to protect both mother and baby.
2/24/2022 9:22:23 AM
According to the American Society of Immunization Practices, all pregnant women should be vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis, regardless of previous vaccination history.
Being producing by inactivated diphtheria toxoid, attenuated tetanus toxoid and acellular pertussis, the Diphtheria - Tetanus - Pertussis (Tdap) 3-in-1 vaccine is safe during pregnancy. In the United States, the vaccine is recommended around 27-36 pregnant weeks to protect babies during early postpartum period.
If pregnant woman has been vaccinated before week 27, there is no need to re-inject in 27 - 36 weeks. If not, they should get vaccination immediately after delivery.
Family members and caregivers should aloso vaccinate against Tdap. Ideally, they should be injected at least 2 weeks before exposure to the newborn.
Besides Diphtheria - Pertussis - Tetanus vaccine, other safe vaccines for pregnant include:
- Inactivated Influenza Vaccine can get during pregnancy
- Hepatitis B vaccine: Pregnant women who are at high risk for this disease and do not yet have hepatitis B antibodies should be vaccinated. Getting it before pregnant or in high-risk cases can continue during pregnancy until the schedule complete. You should fulfill three injections according to protocol 0-1-6.
In summary, to protect mother and baby from complications caused by diphtheria, pregnant women need to maintain good hygiene, regularly wash hands, avoid contact with people infected or suspected of the diseases and get vaccinations.
Note: Do not use vaccines are produced by attenuated viruses such as polio, measles - mumps - rubella, chickenpox during pregnancy.
CarePlus provides Boostrix vaccine - 3-in-1 vaccine against Diphtheria - Pertussis - Tetanus for Children and Pregnant Women, imported directly from GSK Manufacturer (Belgium).
- In particular, our vaccination service has 3 outstanding advantages:
- Pre-vaccination examination: The doctor checks the health before vaccination, asks about health history, allergy.
- Immunization: Use the right medicine, the right type, high quality and follow the vaccination process of the Ministry of Health.
Post-vaccination monitoring: 30-minute post-injection monitoring in a sterile, clean area with spacious facilities helps customers feel secure and comfortable.
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