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@covhs.org> wrote:

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
 
Raye Nell Hanna, RN, MPH, COHN-S                          
Manager Caregiver Health
3719 22nd St, Lubbock, TX 79408
Phone 806-725-0098 or 806-725-0629
Fax 806-725-0581
Safety is free, use it to excess
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From: MCOH-EH [mailto:mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of April Tainter
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 10:47 AM
To: 'mcoh-eh@mylist.net'
Subject: [MCOH-EH] TdaP re-vaccination for non-pregnant employees
 
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.
 
April Tainter RN
Employee Health Nurse
 
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ThedaCare Medical Centers-Shawano/New London/Waupaca
C 715-701-0168
F 715-524-9983
 
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