When should my child get vaccinated with Tdap?
Now, if your child hasn’t already received it, because children can catch pertussis between now and the start of school. Avoid the rush and make sure your child is protected now and can start school on time. Make an appointment for your incoming 7th – 12th grader to get a Tdap booster shot now. Keep documentation of your child’s Tdap booster shot in a safe place. Your child will need proof of immunization in order to start school. Check with your school about how and when to submit the documentation.
Now. Unimmunized children are at risk for catching pertussis, getting really sick and missing weeks of school. Besides protecting your child, you can also beat the back-to-school rush by making an appointment for your incoming 7th – 12th grader to get a Tdap booster shot now. Keep documentation of your child’s Tdap booster shot in a safe place. Your child will need proof of immunization for school. Check with your school about how and when to submit the documentation.
