Information on Required TDAP shot

We talked with our doctor and it is strongly recommended/required for anyone coming to see the triplets or help with them to have their TDAP shot (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) because there are outbreaks of whooping cough this year.  Whooping cough is deadly to preemies, so please get it before you come to see the triplets. It is good for 10 years once you get it.  Here is a link from the CDC on it:
http://www.cdc.gov/features/pertussis/
You can get it for free at the Marion County Health Department and their contact info is:
www.co.marion.or.us - 3180 Center St NE # 2100, Salem, OR - (503) 588-5357
Just tell them that you are going to be around our triplets and they will be preemies.
We do not want our triplets to get this horrible illness.  My sister Ashley had whooping cough and was in Doernbecher's Children's Hospital for almost 2 months and almost died when she was born 23 years ago. 

Thanks,
Casey

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