Whooping Cough Reemergence Raises Vaccine Concerns
Pertussis (whooping cough) cases have been rising for the past few decades in the United States, despite vaccination rates topping 94% in children. With such high vaccine coverage, we would...
Tag: whooping cough
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Maryland Reports Uptick in Pertussis Infections
The Maryland Department of Health reported a 15% increase in the number of confirmed or possible cases of pertussis (“whooping cough”) in the first half of 2017, compared to the...
Pertussis Vaccine Side Effects
Injection-site pain and swelling are the most common side effects of vaccines against pertussis (whooping cough). There are also reports of seizures, encephalitis, brain disorders, and other severe side effects....
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Pertussis Vaccine
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a serious lung infection that is preventable with the DTaP pertussis vaccine for children, or the Tdap pertussis booster shot for teenagers and adults. What is...
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccine
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a lung infection that causes non-stop coughing. It is often deadly for babies. The pertussis vaccine has greatly reduced the risk, but outbreaks are becoming more...