Tony_C. wrote:
Does anyone with Lyme have experience getting this vaccine?
Tony_C.
Hunterdon County, NJ
Tony,
For Lyme disease patients considering the whooping cough booster vaccine, there are several important factors to consider based on current medical understanding. The Tdap vaccine is generally recommended for all adults, including those with Lyme disease,
but the timing and individual health status should be carefully evaluated.
Patients with active Lyme infection or post-treatment symptoms may want to consult their physician about the optimal timing for vaccination. Some healthcare providers suggest scheduling the vaccine during periods of relative stability rather than during
acute flares of Lyme symptoms. The immune response to vaccination may temporarily affect some patients with tick-borne illnesses, though clinical studies haven't shown specific contraindications for Lyme patients.
In Hunterdon County, where both Lyme disease and pertussis cases occur, the decision should balance the risks of potential vaccine reactions against the very real dangers of whooping cough infection. The New Jersey Department of Health reports increasing
pertussis activity in the region this year, making vaccination an important consideration for community protection.
For personalized advice, you may want to consult with an infectious disease specialist familiar with both Lyme disease and vaccination protocols. Local resources include Hunterdon Medical Center's Infectious Disease department and the Lyme Disease
Association of New Jersey, which maintains updated guidance for patients with tick-borne illnesses.
Also I think the state health department offers free clinical consultations about vaccines through their Vaccine Preventable Disease Program
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