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Review
. 2022 Apr 1;34(2):126-131.
doi: 10.1097/MOP.0000000000001108.

Pertussis vaccines

James D Cherry  1 , Saba Doustmohammadi  2
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Review

Pertussis vaccines

James D Cherry et al. Curr Opin Pediatr. .

Abstract

Purpose of review: Pertussis is a vaccine preventable cough illness. It can be controlled by universal pertussis vaccination.

Recent findings: Pertussis cases and deaths in children are at a record low number. More complete use of adolescent/adult vaccine can further reduce morbidity and mortality.

Summary: Considerable progress in the control of pertussis has occurred over the last 75 years. The universal use of Tdap vaccines in all pregnant women will prevent virtually all pertussis deaths.

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