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Is Dtap Vaccination Advisable During Lactation Period?

female, age 38, 5 4 , 135 lbs, quite healthy overall, breastfeeding a 5 month old baby. Question: I had a tetanus booster 4.5 years ago. Health nurse recommends a dtap vaccine. Is this safe knowing I am breastfeeding and had a tetanus booster 4.5 years ago?

posted on Sat, 7 Mar 2015

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