Pertussis (whooping cough)
in this Video the wonderful Dr. Ellen Rome demonstrates high yield information needed to know clinically about this condition , just quick simple points to add . that pertussis infection is best managed through macrolides like Azithromycin, DPT toxoid may be associated with the development of low grade fever and that isn't a hazard to prevent further administration of the toxoid , though , the new (acellular) aDPT forms have shown much fewer side effects.
Pertussis vaccines are effective, but not perfect. They typically offer high levels of protection within the first 2 years of getting vaccinated, but then protection decreases over time. This is known as waning immunity. Similarly, natural infection may also only protect you for a few years. (CDC.gov).
also infection with pertussis DOES NOT provide a life long immunity against infection.
in this Video the wonderful Dr. Ellen Rome demonstrates high yield information needed to know clinically about this condition , just quick simple points to add . that pertussis infection is best managed through macrolides like Azithromycin, DPT toxoid may be associated with the development of low grade fever and that isn't a hazard to prevent further administration of the toxoid , though , the new (acellular) aDPT forms have shown much fewer side effects.
Pertussis vaccines are effective, but not perfect. They typically offer high levels of protection within the first 2 years of getting vaccinated, but then protection decreases over time. This is known as waning immunity. Similarly, natural infection may also only protect you for a few years. (CDC.gov).
also infection with pertussis DOES NOT provide a life long immunity against infection.
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