Are there official guidelines for pertussis vaccination?
The CDC recommends adult immunization as the best way to prevent the spread of pertussis among young children before they are old enough to be fully vaccinated. While most adults and teens were vaccinated against pertussis as children, immunity decreases over time. Therefore, the CDC recommends that all adults aged 19 to 64, particularly those who have close contact with a young baby, should be immunized with a single Tdap booster vaccine against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. The CDC also recommends the Tdap vaccine to protect adolescents between ages 11 and 18.
