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If a child was given a series of DT only are there any contraindications to receiving the Tdap?

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If a child was given a series of DT only are there any contraindications to receiving the Tdap?

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Adolescents who have not received pertussis vaccines but completed the recommended tetanus-diphtheria vaccination series with pediatric DT or Td generally should receive Tdap, according to the routine recommendations, if they do not have a contraindication to the pertussis component.