Differences b/w DTap and Tdap Flashcards
1
Q
DTaP
A
Approved for <7yrs.old
2
Q
Tdap
A
Boostrix (GSK) less than or equal to 10 yrs.old
Adacel (Sanofi Pasteur) 11-64 yrs.old
3
Q
Tdap
A
ACIP recommends 65+
Use Boostrix when feasible
Use Adacel if Boostrix not available
Vaccination of pregnant mom transfers antibodies to fetus
Provide protection until administration of first few doses of DTap
4
Q
Tdap
A
One dose every pregnancy
~27-36 weeks gestation
Vaccination of all family members and caregivers of the infant
Administer vaccination if indicated (cocooning)
5
Q
DTap
A
6 weeks-6 yrs.
Daptacel (Sanofi)
Infanrix (GlaxoSmithKline)
6
Q
TD
A
> 7yrs.
1 dose every 10 yrs.
Tenivac (Sanofi)
TdVax (Mass Bio labs)