Maternal pertussis vaccine change

From 1 July 2024, ADACEL(Tdap), a non-IPV-containing vaccine, will replace Boostrix-IPV (dTaP/IPV) for the pertussis vaccination in pregnancy programme. A bipartite letter providing key information to both commissioners and healthcare professionals responsible for the delivery of the maternal pertussis vaccination programme is available here:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prenatal-pertussis-vaccine-change-from-july-2024-letter

GP practices – A new SNOMED code for ADACEL is available from the practices’ electronic system and this should be selectable from 1^st July when the new vaccine is used for the maternal pertussis vaccination programme. All GP IT suppliers (Ardens, EMIS and System One) are in the process of updating their templates and practices will be able to select and record ADACEL vaccine given from 1 July..