Shots for New Dads

The other day I called the doctor to schedule my shots.  Until Annie's 28th week appointment, I had no idea that it was highly recommended that dads should get the TDAP vaccine and a flu shot.  

Fast forward to week 35 and I scheduled the appointment.  The touch screen kiosk to register was new...super fancy.  The nurse called me back and told me that I didn't need the TDAP shot. Apparently, when you send a 1/2 inch drill bit into your thumb, the ensuing Tetanus Shot is doing much more than saving you from lockjaw.  That's a story for a different day, but it turned out to be a mistake that had a long-term benefit. TDAP vaccinates you against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis and helps protect your newborn from contracting these diseases from you.  Definitely a good thing

I probably should have called home or did a simple Google Search to find the CDC's website to find out information on TDAP.  If you happen to stumble across this page using an organic search, I hope it saves you the judgmental look from a health professional that screamed, "How did you not know that?!?"  

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