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Vaccines have dramatically curtailed rates of pertussis, and nearly eradicated cases of tetanus and diphtheria in the U.S. Although work remains to be done on the international stage, huge progress has been made - Deena Zeplowitz

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5 Things About the DTaP vaccine: Adding Insight and Correcting Misinterpretation

New studies about DTaP vaccine are making headlines, and causing anti-vaccine opinionists to share interpretive nonsense.

It is increasingly common knowledge that we are having an international problem with pertussis (whooping cough).. Researchers are actively trying to determine why outbreaks are continuing to spread despite good vaccination rates. Most importantly, they are trying to find out why are babies are dying from pertussis today.

Two recent studies have offered clues. In one study, researchers found that vaccinated baboons were able to transmit pertussis-causing bacteria to unvaccinated cage-mates. The observation in these primates is challenging the concept of “cocooning”…

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  5 Things About the DTaP vaccine: Adding Insight and Correcting Misinterpretation

New studies about DTaP vaccine are making headlines, and causing anti-vaccine opinionists to share interpretive nonsense.

Dr.Greene

Severe problems from the DPT immunization happen very rarely. These include a serious allergic reaction, a prolonged seizure, a decrease in consciousness, lasting brain disease, or even death. Fortunately, the incidence of severe reactions from DPT has decreased in the United States since the adoption of the newer, DTaP form of the DPT vaccine.

KidsHealth

After the initial series of immunizations, a vaccine called Tdap (the booster shot) should be given at ages 11 to 12, or to older teens and adults who haven't yet received a booster with pertussis coverage. Then, Td (tetanus and diphtheria) boosters are recommended every 10 years.

Pediatric OnCall

Tdap vaccine: Recently, a low dose, adult-formulated diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine has been licensed and recommended in several countries for use in adults and adolescents.

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