what is the tdap vaccine
Many people may wonder, What is Tdap?. Tdap (AdacelÂ®, BoostrixÂ®) is a booster vaccine used to help prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) in both adults and adolescents. It is given as a single, one-time injection into the deltoid muscle of the upper arm (where most immunizations are given).
Tdap is a combination vaccine that protects against three potentially life-threatening bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Td is a booster vaccine for tetanus and diphtheria. It does not protect against pertussis. Tetanus enters the body through a wound or cut.