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The Tdap vaccine provides protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Adolescents are advised to receive a booster dose at age 11–12, and adults who haven’t received it before should get one dose, followed by a Td (tetanus and diphtheria) booster every 10 years. This vaccine is particularly important for pregnant women during each pregnancy to protect newborns from pertussis.