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Pregnancy Concern Boostrix inj

2021-01-02 06:30:43
I am now 28 w pregnant. Took one Boostrix inj at 16 w. Do I need to get another Boostrix inj before delivery? If yes, when (which week) should I get that. If not, is there any other vaccine or injection I need to take before delivery?
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Hello! No one dose is sufficient.Boostrix includes vaccines for protection against diptheria tetanus and whooping cough.if your gynaecologists suggests another dose of tetanus and not boostrix take care to take it atleast 2 weeks before delivery.
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Medicines in pregnancy are conditional so take if needed for any complication or any imbalance or abnormal symptom after consulting your doctor.applicable for over the counter medications too.

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