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Getting the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy helps protect your newborn from whooping cough

DTaP/TdapWhooping cough (pertussis)Multiple races/ethnicitiesPregnant or postpartumVideo
Published: September 30, 2025 Last reviewed: May 26, 2026
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This video explains that whooping cough can be deadly for babies and that getting the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy helps keep newborns healthy.

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