Andrew O'Brien, PA-C, MPH, DFAAPA; Abimbola Farinde, PhD, PharmD

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The whole cell pertussis vaccine is more effective than newer versions.

Pertussis vaccine efficacy 

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Andrew O'Brien, PA-C, MPH, DFAAPA; Abimbola Farinde, PhD, PharmD

June 8, 2015

Whole cell pertussis vaccines are more effective than newer, acellular versions.

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