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When should children get vaccinated with Tdap?

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When should children get vaccinated with Tdap?

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Now. Unimmunized children are at risk for catching pertussis, getting really sick and missing weeks of school. Encourage parents to beat the rush by making an appointment for their incoming 7th – 12th grader to get a Tdap booster shot now. Children as young as 10 years old are recommended to get vaccinated with Tdap. This will protect them against the ongoing threat of whooping cough and will meet the Tdap school requirement for when they are in 7th grade. Ask parents to keep documentation of the child’s Tdap booster shot in a safe place. Children will need proof of their immunization for school.

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