Immunizations for Pregnant Women in DR (PAI Program)

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Habichuela

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Hi there,

wondering if anyone can help.

I fell pregnant in DR and was sent for routine vaccinations that apparently all pregnant women should have if they're in DR. I went to a public hospital for this and was given a record card to keep track of the vaccinations I would be having. The first shot from a series of three was D/T/TT.
I have since returned to the UK and now need to know how this will effect any vaccines that I have done here, the problem is I don't know what D/T/TT stands for. I think D is for Diphtheria and TT is Tetanus but I'm not sure what the T is! It would be great if anyone knew because I can't seem to get any answers from anyone and from this week they are offering a new vaccine in UK for whooping cough, I wondered if these might interfere.

Many thanks.
 
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Habichuela

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I managed to get through to the office for Programa Ampliado de Inmnizacion and indeed, the T does stand for tos ferina-whooping cough. Thank you for your replies!
 
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santa110xyz

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Why would you get vaccinated while being pregnant???
I consider that rather dangerous to the unborn life! Vaccinations are not free of side effects...
Please do not trust everything some doctor tells you; get a second opinion.
 
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Habichuela

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Santa110xyz, not helpful. I did what was recommended by my Dominican doctor and my husband's family. It is part of the public health program and at that time I was going to remain living in DR- so I followed the advice of the professionals. The whole reason I did it is because I care about my unborn baby and I wanted to make sure he is protected.
Your post is not helpful in any way- I'm asking for advice and you're accusing me of being negligent when all I want is the best for my baby. Thanks very much.
 
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I happen have a medical student here next to me and she says that Tos Ferina = Whooping Cough is always a P not a T. I would say that the T might be Typhoid.

One reason that she gave was that Tos Ferina vaccine is rarely given to an adult because of allergic reactions.

This is a case of questionable doctoring (public hospital>? OMG!!) but I am sure that the Medical Service in Merry Old will take good care of you.

Rest easily and avoid anyone sticking you with anything here in the DR!!

Cordially,

HB
 
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Habichuela

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Thanks HB. Now I'm completely bamboozled! Just because there exists a combined vaccine for Tetanus,Diphtheria and Pertussis (whooping cough) that they administer in US and the lady I spoke to from the immunization program in DR said "tos ferina". The issue is, my doctor in DR will not answer the phone so I cannot confirm it. This is such a mess, I don't know what to do.

Thanks for your suggestion x
 
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paintedlbird7

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Hillbilly said:
Rest easily and avoid anyone sticking you with anything here in the DR!!

Cordially,

HB
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Oh no! I had a blood test done on me while I was there. I was nervous about the cleanliness of the needle, but my bfs sister laughed at that & assured that they use brand new sealed needles each time! I thought that the clinic looked suspicious because no one else was around in the waiting room. I thought maybe it was a place to take money from patients, & they probably didn't even do any test & give you a false result.

OP, Are those shots given only to the DR? Are they for mosquito bites. Hope all turns out well.
 
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Habichuela

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Hi Paintedbird,

I don't think the shot I had was for mosquito bites, but I'm trying to get to the bottom of it- all I know is that they are highly recommended for pregnant women by the Dominican public health service.
Take care
 
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dv8

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listen, do not worry. we are in a different zone here. it may be that some vaccines you have received in DR would not have been given to you in USA/europe. but this is because some diseases that have been nearly eradicated there are more prevalent in the caribbean region.

good luck with the kid, may it be healthy :)
 
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