The Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis), with a booster recommended every 10 years and during each pregnancy to protect newborns. An appointment is recommended — call (914) 533-5679, book online, or use the Quick Rx app.
An appointment is recommended. Call us at (914) 533-5679, book online, or schedule through the Quick Rx app.
Complete the consent form ahead of time to shorten your wait. Review the official Vaccine Information Sheet so you know what to expect.
Ages 7 and older: Tdap is for children 7 years and older, adolescents, and adults.
Adolescents: One single dose at 11 to 12 years.
Adults: If you never received Tdap, get one dose, then a Td or Tdap booster every 10 years.
Pregnant individuals: Recommended during every pregnancy (preferably weeks 27 through 36) to pass protection to the newborn.
Often required for U.S. immigration medical exams, school enrollment, and certain workplaces.
Can be given with other vaccines during the same visit.
Tetanus (T): Enters through cuts or wounds; causes painful muscle stiffening and can lead to serious problems (trouble swallowing or breathing) or death.
Diphtheria (D): Spreads person-to-person; can cause breathing difficulty, heart failure, paralysis, or death.
Pertussis (aP): Whooping cough; causes severe, uncontrollable coughing that makes it hard to breathe, eat, or drink. Very serious in babies and young children (risk of pneumonia, convulsions, brain damage, or death). In teens and adults it can cause weight loss, loss of bladder control, fainting, and even rib fractures from intense coughing.
