“It is a debilitating cough disease. We see babies stop breathing. It is a very frightening thing. Most recover from it, but it is something we want to prevent. So Tdap would be one of my non-negotiables for a new grandparent.”

Dr. Dhaval Desai · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-04

Dr. Desai described whooping cough as a frightening disease and said the Tdap vaccine is a non-negotiable for new grandparents.