Tdap

Tdap

Overview

Tdap is a booster vaccine for older children, adolescents, and adults. It safely protects against 3 dangerous diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (also called pertussis).

Pertussis – also known as whooping cough, is a contagious disease that causes violent coughing fits that make it hard to breathe. It spreads easily when someone with the disease coughs or sneezes. The symptoms can last for months. Whooping cough is particularly dangerous for young babies.

Tetanus – causes a severe, painful tightening (spasms) of muscles, including of the jaw (‘lockjaw’), which can limit swallowing and breathing.

Diphtheria – is a throat infection that can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure and death.

Source: California Department of Public Health

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7th Grade Tdap Requirement

7th Grade Tdap Requirement

All students entering 7th grade will need proof against whooping cough (Tdap) before they can start school. Students who have not met the requirement will not be able to go to school. 

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AB354 Requires Tdap Shot for 7th Graders

For the 2012-2013 school year, and all future school years, all students entering, advancing or transferring into 7th grade will need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster immunization (called “Tdap”) for school in the fall. This requirement applies to all public and private schools. The new requirement was signed into law in 2010.