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Whooping-cough (Tdap) vaccine, weeks 27–36, every pregnancy

Israel

Usually weeks 27–36

What it is

Your antibodies protect the baby until the 6-week vaccines. Free at the kupah; best at 27–32 for maximum transfer. Even if you had it last pregnancy.

Sources

• Vaccines before and during pregnancy (Oct 2024) — Israel Ministry of Health · checked 02-09-2026

Last reviewed 01-09-2026 · Confidence: high

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