Infectious Diseases Information Center
Tdap exposure is linked to a reduced risk for upper respiratory, gastrointestinal infections in children up to 6 years of age.
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However, most pertussis cases occur among vaccinated children further away from last DTaP dose.
Pulmonology Information Center
In adult patients, pooled estimates of sensitivity and specificity were generated for 4 clinical features: paroxysmal cough, posttussive vomiting, inspiratory whoop, and absence of fever.
Vaccine Information Center
Immunization with Tdap vaccine during the third trimester of pregnancy resulted in higher concentrations of pertussis toxin antibodies in newborns.
Vaccine Information Center
The monovalent acellular pertussis vaccine may be beneficial to neonates whose mothers did not receive Tdap vaccine during pregnancy.
Vaccine Information Center
With a continuing resurgence in pertussis, efforts should focus on maximizing Tdap uptake among pregnant women.
Pediatrics Information Center
Infants whose mothers got the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy had a lower risk of pertussis during the first 2 months of life.
Vaccine Information Center
Of 970 measles cases studied, 574 were eligible to receive the vaccine but chose not to.
Consultations
Whole cell pertussis vaccines are more effective than newer, acellular versions.
Web Exclusives
Among kids at several UK general practices, 20% had evidence of recent pertussis infection.
