[MCOH-EH] TdaP re-vaccination for non-pregnant employees

[Philip Adamo]

Our policy is employees must update Tdap every 10 years and we provide the vaccine. With all the pertussis in pour community we feel it is only right to protect our patients and employees. 
Our ED only gives Tdap when patients need Td

Philip Adamo, M.D., MPH
Senior Medical Director
Baystate Health
Springfield, MA

> On Mar 13, 2018, at 3:06 PM, Hanna, Raye Nell <HANNAR1 at covhs.org> wrote:
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> Since we are still seeing Pertussis I have a hard time not repeating the Tdap every 10 years.  I am hoping the CDC will change the recommendation to every 10 years.  So far we are giving a 2nd Tdap.
> Raye Nell
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> Raye Nell Hanna, RN, MPH, COHN-S                          
> Manager Caregiver Health
> 3719 22nd St, Lubbock, TX 79408
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> From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net <mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces at mylist.net>] On Behalf Of April Tainter
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 10:47 AM
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> Subject: [MCOH-EH] TdaP re-vaccination for non-pregnant employees
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> When an employee (new or existing) had a TdaP 10+ years ago, do you give a Td or another TdaP?  If just a Td, what about those in obstetrics or the ED?  I know CDC says Td, but I’m seeing a lot of family practice providers giving a 2nd TdaP.  Thank you for any guidance you can provide.
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> April Tainter RN
> Employee Health Nurse
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> ThedaCare Medical Centers-Shawano/New London/Waupaca
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