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If a 61-year-old received a Td booster one year ago, when should he receive Tdap?

April 26, 2017booster one year ago received TD tdap

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If a 61-year-old received a Td booster one year ago, when should he receive Tdap?

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The recommended interval is 10 years after the last Td booster. However, if there is a pertussis outbreak or this person has contact with an infant younger than 12 months of age, there is no minimum interval. The need for pertussis protection outweighs the risk of a sore arm.