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29 weeks pregnancy ,query regarding Tdap
I am currently 29 weeks.
Took one tetenus toxoid shot at 22 weeks.
How many Tdap vaccine to be taken in pregnancy? And when?
Do i need to take 2nd tetenus toxoid also along with Tdap?
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Acc to govt of India ,now inj Tdap has been included in Immunisation schedule instead of inj Tetanus .
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only 2doses should be taken at a gap of 1_1 & half months gap .
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you can take the 2nd dose at 26 to 28 weeks .
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Dr. Pratibha Aggarwal
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Hi. Only 2 TD vaccine shots are given . Next inj will be given around 28 weeks . Tetanus vaccine is then not required separately .
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