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Can DTaP or Tdap be used for children 7-9 years of age during a pertussis outbreak?

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Can DTaP or Tdap be used for children 7-9 years of age during a pertussis outbreak?

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There is no DTaP or Tdap vaccine FDA-approved or ACIP-recommended for use in persons 7-9 years of age. But, ultimately the decision to use any vaccine off-label depends on the clinician and patient/parent agreeing that the benefit of the vaccine exceeds the risk.