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Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) Vaccine

Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. One dose of Tdap is recommended for adolescents aged 11 or 12 years in place of one Td booster. Tdap vaccine is also recommended for older adolescents and adults aged 13-64 years.

Washington State is currently supplying:

• GlaxoSmithKline Tdap vaccine, brand name, Boostrix. The vaccine has normal availability.
• Sanofi Pasteur Td vaccine, brand name, Decavac, for children less than age 19. The vaccine has normal availability.

Immunization Guidelines for the Use of State-Supplied Vaccine (PDF, 102 KB) December 29, 2009
Vaccine Management - Recommendation for Storage and Handling of Vaccines

Vaccine Information Statements:

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Td/Tdap)

Related Information:

• Department of Health Tdap Implementation Plan (PDF, 34 KB)
• Vaccine Advisory Committee Recommendation for Use of Tdap Vaccine for Adults and Adolescents (PDF, 21 KB)
• Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Among Adults: Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine
• Preventing Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Among Adolescents: Use of Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccines
• Tdap School Requirements Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 32 KB)
• Prevention of Pertussis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Their Infants

External Resources:

• National Immunization Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Locate my local health department

 

Last Update: 12/29/2009 10:11 AM