29 weeks pregnancy ,query regarding Tdap

2020-06-05 08:01:40
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 .

Answered2020-06-05 08:52:10

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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 .

Answered2020-06-05 08:05:35

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