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Recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Age Group | Recommended Vaccine | Recommended Schedule |
< 7 years old | diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP) | One dose at each of the following ages: 2, 4, 6 and 15-18 months and 4-6 years. |
7- 10 years old | tetanus diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) | Children who are not fully vaccinated against whooping cough should get a single dose |
11- 18 years old | A single dose, preferably at age 11-12 years | |
19 years and up | Adults who have not received Tdap previously or for whom vaccination status is unknown should receive a single dose. | |
Pregnant women | One dose during each pregnancy (preferably during 27 - 36 weeks' gestation). If Tdap is not given during pregnancy, administer immediately after delivery. |
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