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This vaccine is part of the national immunization schedule in Thailand for all children. Who Should Get the Diphtheria–Tetanus– Pertussis Vaccine?
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccine
4 doses (DTaP or DTwP) 2, 4, 6, and 18 months at 1 dose (DTaP, DTwP, or Tdap) age 4–6 years at
Infants
Young children
Booster Dose Recommendations:
Ages 11–18 years: One doe of Tdap, preferably between ages 11-12. Age 19 and older: Anyone who has never received Tdap, or is in close contact with infants under 12 months, should receive 1 dose of Tdap Pregnant women: 1 dose of Tdap should be administered between 27–36 weeks of gestation. It can be given at any point during pregnancy if needed. This also helps transfer immunity to the unborn baby. Note: Tdap or Td booster doses are recommended every 10 years throughout life, as immunity does not last a lifetime.
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Side Effects After Tdap Vaccination:
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Side effects are usually mild and short-lived. Common side effects include: Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, Low-grade fever, Headache and Fatigue.
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