Elana RoumellMed School For Moms · Naturopathic Doctor

TDaP While Pregnant? #vaccine #shorts

Name: TDaP While Pregnant? #vaccine #shorts
Uploaded: 2024-01-24T17:36:14+00:00
Duration: 59 s
Channel: Elana Roumell
Description: In this short, the speaker explains that the Tdap vaccine, given to pregnant people, is intended to protect newborns from pertussis (whooping cough) by…

24 Jan 2024 · 1 min

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In this short, the speaker explains that the Tdap vaccine, given to pregnant people, is intended to protect newborns from pertussis (whooping cough) by transferring maternal antibodies, while also covering tetanus and diphtheria. However, the maternal antibodies can interfere with the infant’s own pertussis vaccine if administered at the standard 2‑month schedule, reducing its effectiveness. Studies suggest the infant’s pertussis shot does not provide benefit until about 3 months of age when maternal antibody levels have waned. The speaker highlights that this timing issue is under‑discussed, emphasizing the importance of maximizing vaccine efficacy for both mother and child.

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Are you pregnant or know someone who is and their doctor's recommending the Tdap shot to them? Okay, if so, you'll want to watch this video for a quick and important fact that isn't talked about enough. Tdap is a shot that is designed to protect against 3 different diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. So the main goal of offering the shot to pregnant mothers is to protect their newborn from pertussis, which could be deadly in the first few months of life. Now, unfortunately, since pertussis alone isn't a shot option, you have no choice but to also get the tetanus and diphtheria as well. Now, here's important information. Baby's first shot to protect against pertussis is given at 2 months of age. But studies show if moms get Tdap in pregnancy, there is no benefit to giving baby the shot until they are 3 months. So in fact, if they get the shot at 2 months, as recommended, it is much less effective due to something called maternal antibody inhibition. Now, why don't we talk about this stuff more? If you're choosing to give your child shots, the goal is, is that it's as effective as possible.