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. 1999 Nov 13;354(9191):1699-700.
doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(99)01576-7.

Influence of vaccination coverage on pertussis transmission in France

E Grimprel, S Baron, D Lévy-Bruhl, J M Garnier, E N'jamkepo, N Guiso, P Bégué

Influence of vaccination coverage on pertussis transmission in France

E Grimprel et al. Lancet. .

Abstract

Older children still contribute to the transmission of pertussis to infants in French regions with low booster coverage at 2 years of age. Booster vaccination seems crucial for protection against symptomatic pertussis in childhood.

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