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If a pregnant woman must get a dose of Td during pregnancy, how soon can she get her postpartum dose of Tdap?

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If a pregnant woman must get a dose of Td during pregnancy, how soon can she get her postpartum dose of Tdap?

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The mother is taking home an infant who is susceptible to pertussis, so she should receive Tdap during the postpartum period, e.g., before discharge. There is no minimum interval between Td and Tdap.