Tdap Vaccine While Trying to Conceive? (whooping cough question)

[Anonymous]

All,

Looking for some advice here - I have contacted my doctor and am waiting to hear back, but am leaving on Thursday for California. I have been asked by my sister-in-law to get the Tdap vaccine (which includes pertussis as California is experiencing an epidemic-level of whooping cough cases right now) before I spend time around her week-old baby. Her doctor asked that anyone around the baby get it.

I am reading conflicting things online about whether or not I should get this vaccine as a booster (since I had it when I was a kid) if I am trying to conceive.

The California Department of Public Health - Immunizations says it is fine for women trying to conceive (http://www.cdph.ca.gov/Pages/PH10-048.aspx) but then I read other websites that suggest not (http://www.marchofdimes.com/printableArticles/159_16189.asp).

Has anyone ever asked this question of their doctor? If so, what did they say?

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

It's safe and you are better off getting the vaccine than risking exposure to the virus without live immunity.

[Anonymous]

i got mine while trying to conceive.