Additional recommendations for use of tetanus toxoid, reduced-content diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap)

Michael T. Brady, Carrie L. Byington, H. Dele Davies, Kathryn M. Edwards, Mary P. Glode, Mary Anne Jackson, Harry L. Keyserling, Yvonne A. Maldonado, Dennis L Murray, Walter A. Orenstein, Gordon E. Schutze, Rodney E. Willoughby, Theoklis E. Zaoutis

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Abstract

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are amending previous recommendations and making additional recommendations for the use of tetanus toxoid, reduced-content diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap). Review of the results from clinical trials and other studies has revealed no excess reactogenicity when Tdap is given within a short interval after other tetanus- or diphtheria-containing toxoid products, and accrual of postmarketing adverse-events reports reveals an excellent safety record for Tdap. Thus, the recommendation for caution regarding Tdap use within any interval after a tetanus- or diphtheriacontaining toxoid product is removed. Tdap should be given when it is indicated and when no contraindication exists. In further efforts to protect people who are susceptible to pertussis, the American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a single dose of Tdap for children 7 through 10 years of age who were underimmunized with diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP). Also, the age for recommendation for Tdap is extended to those aged 65 years and older who have or are likely to have contact with an infant younger than 12 months (eg, health care personnel, grandparents, and other caregivers).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)809-812
Number of pages4
JournalPediatrics
Volume128
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2011

Keywords

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Diphtheria
  • Infants
  • Pertussis
  • Tdap vaccine
  • Tetanus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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