The Tdap vaccine combines protection against tetanus and diphtheria, in addition to whooping cough. Researchers have done studies on tetanus vaccines that do not contain protection against pertussis. These studies found that adults who receive 2 tetanus shots in a short time period within 2 years were no more likely than adults getting their first Tdap vaccine to have severe side effects. CDC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists external icon consider the benefits of Tdap vaccination in multiple pregnancies to outweigh theoretical potential risks.
Studies looked at the safety of giving multiple Tdap doses because there is a theoretical risk for severe local reactions called hypersensitivity if the tetanus component of the vaccine is given too often. An example of severe hypersensitivity would be the arm swelling from the shoulder to the elbow within 4 to 12 hours of getting the shot the swelling goes away within 4 to 7 days.
Manufacturers now make these vaccines with lower doses of the tetanus component than tetanus vaccines in the past. Experts believe this change likely reduced the risk of severe local reactions. DTaP is the name of the whooping cough vaccine for children 2 months through 6 years. The DTaP vaccine combines protection against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough.
Currently, there are 3 licensed formulations of the DTaP vaccine. Researchers conducted many different clinical trials on each vaccine to make sure of its safety. Results from clinical trials showed that these vaccines are very safe for infants and children. Doctors can safely give the DTaP vaccine at the same time as other vaccines. These problems occur more often after the 4 th and 5 th doses of the DTaP series than after earlier doses. Some children get swelling of the entire arm or leg in which the shot was given up to about 1 out of 30 children following the 4 th or 5 th dose of DTaP vaccine.
If swelling occurs, it generally lasts for 1 to 7 days after the shot is given. Severe side effects are extremely rare. Learn more about side effects of the DTaP vaccine.
Learn how to protect them through vaccination. See this infographic. A: Babies are at greatest risk for getting pertussis and then having serious complications from it, including death.
About half of babies younger than 1 year old who get pertussis need care in the hospital, and 1 out of babies who get treatment in the hospital die. First, vaccinate pregnant women with Tdap between 27 and 36 weeks of each pregnancy , preferably during the earlier part of this time period. Second, make sure everyone around the baby is up to date with their pertussis vaccines.
This includes parents, siblings, grandparents including those 65 years and older , other family members, and babysitters, among others. Learn more about pertussis complications in babies. A: When enough of a population is immune to an infectious disease, through vaccination or prior illness, its spread from person to person is unlikely. Even people not vaccinated such as newborns and those with chronic illnesses typically have protection because the disease has little opportunity to spread within their community.
Public health experts cannot rely on herd immunity to protect people from pertussis since:. Vaccines are the most effective tool doctors have to provide protection against pertussis. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link. Pertussis Whooping Cough. Section Navigation. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate. Pertussis Frequently Asked Questions. Minus Related Pages. On This Page. Can vaccines prevent pertussis?
Do pertussis vaccines protect for a lifetime? Do pertussis vaccines protect from serious disease? If I've had whooping cough, do I still need a pertussis booster? Why are reported cases of pertussis increasing?
What should I do if I live in an outbreak area? Should I delay travel to an area that is having a pertussis outbreak? I've heard about parents refusing to get their children vaccinated and travelers to the U.
Are most coughs pertussis and does everyone with pertussis 'whoop'? How contagious is pertussis? Why is the focus on protecting babies from pertussis?
Doesn't herd immunity protect most people? Learn more about preventing pertussis. Learn more about pertussis symptoms. These include: Increased awareness Improved diagnostic tests Better reporting More circulation of the bacteria Waning immunity The bacteria that cause pertussis are also always changing at a genetic level.
It comes in five doses, which are given at the following ages :. The Tdap vaccine is given to preteens, teens, and adults as a booster. What happens if you or your child has been exposed to whooping cough? If you believe that you or your child has been exposed to whooping cough, contact your doctor.
They may recommend a course of antibiotics to protect against or lessen the symptoms of an infection. The first symptoms of whooping cough are similar to those of the common cold and typically include:. These symptoms gradually worsen over a week or two and coughing spells develop.
These coughing spells can include a large number of rapid, hard coughs. You or your child may also experience vomiting after severe coughing spells. Not all people develop the coughing fits and their accompanying whoop. Infants may appear to be struggling for breath or gasping for air. They may also temporarily stop breathing after a severe spell. This is called apnea. Adults may just develop a persistent, hacking cough. Whooping cough can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages due to its similarity to other respiratory infections like the common cold.
As the disease progresses, your doctor may be able to diagnose it by discussing your symptoms and listening to the accompanying cough. The treatment for whooping cough is a course of antibiotics. Since infants are particularly prone to complications from whooping cough, they may need to be hospitalized for treatment. It can be spread to other people when a person with the infection coughs or sneezes.
Infants and young children are particularly vulnerable to severe complications from whooping cough.
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