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Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy
Publisher |
Vanessa Merten
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Kids & Family
Parenting
Publication Date |
Oct 06, 2019
Episode Duration |
00:36:47

A vaccine is created by taking a weakened or killed form of a disease causing micro-organism that causes your body to produce antibodies. This provides immunity without actually inducing the disease. Vaccines are a very controversial topic. This episode is an introduction to what vaccines are and gets into specifics on the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy. In addition to different types of vaccines, there are many ingredients that can be included in vaccines. These ingredients serve a particular function like increasing your immune response or as a byproduct of the processing. Tdap is one of two vaccines recommended during pregnancy that provides immunity for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Get the benefits and risks of getting the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy so you can make an informed decision on whether it is right for you.

 

You can read the full article and resources that accompany this episode by clicking here.

 

For more evidence based information visit the Pregnancy Podcast website.

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