When you get TDAP vaccine?

What TDAP stands for? TDAP refers to as “Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis.” It has divided into two routine types; a routine vaccine for adolescents’ age 11 to 18 years old and adults age 19 years old and older. Adolescents from 11-18 years of age who got DTap or DTP as children and have not yet gotten a Td dose must have TDAP dose (recommended). However, Adolescents who got a booster of Td, they are still need to get a dose of TDAP anyway for future protection against Pertussis. And waiting at least 5 years between TD and TDAP is advisable (but not recommended). And for those who have not completed the doses of DTaP or DTP as children they must complete the dose series using a combination of Td and TDAP.

Also, it is advisable that adults must get a Td dose booster every 10 years; adults under 65 who expect to have close contact with infants, getting a dose of TDAP is recommended. Today, TDAP is necessary to adolescents and adults for future protection.