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JAAPA
; 27(1): 19-25, quiz 26, 2014 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24321856
ABSTRACT
Pertussis, commonly referred to as whooping cough, is one of the top 10 causes of death in children globally despite vaccine availability. Adhering to vaccination guidelines for both the primary childhood series as well as adolescent and adult boosters is crucial in preventing the spread of disease. However, due to vaccine failure, outbreaks occur every 3 to 5 years. As a result, early recognition and prompt treatment are instrumental in controlling the epidemic.