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Date
2016
Abstract
Since Maine's incidence of pertussis is higher than the national average, primary prevention through vaccination is important to protect vulnerable populations such as newborns in the state. Maternal Tdap vaccination between 27 to 36 weeks of pregnancy is recommended by ACIP to boost placental IgG transmission to the fetus and prevent newborn morbidity and mortality. For quality improvement, maternal Tdap vaccination rates were examined at Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Center and Residency and an educational handout was developed.
Clinical Site
EMMC Family Medicine Center and Residency in Bangor, ME
Keywords
Maine, Tdap, pertussis, pregnancy
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Disciplines
Medical Education | Primary Care
Recommended Citation
Rafferty, Melissa N., "Tdap Vaccination in Pregnancy" (2016). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 196.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/196