Pertussis is a severe respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis, and in 2008,
pertussis was associated with an estimated 16 million cases and 195,000 deaths globally …

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has recently re-emerged as a major public health
threat despite high levels of vaccination against the aetiological agent Bordetella pertussis …

This report compiles and summarizes all recommendations from CDC's Advisory Committee
on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding prevention and control of tetanus, diphtheria …

Summary Background In October, 2012, a pertussis vaccination programme for pregnant
women was introduced in response to an outbreak across England. We aimed to assess the …

Background. Infants with pertussis infection are at risk of severe clinical illness and death.
Several countries, including the United Kingdom, have introduced maternal pertussis …

Pertussis or whooping cough has persisted and resurged in the face of vaccination and has
become one of the most prevalent vaccine-preventable diseases in Western countries. The …

The Global Pertussis Initiative (GPI) is an expert scientific forum addressing the worldwide
burden of pertussis, which remains a serious health issue, especially in infants. This age …

BACKGROUND: The relative contribution of different categories of contact in transmitting
pertussis to very young infants, who experience the most severe morbidity, is the most …

BACKGROUND: Pertussis is poorly controlled, with the highest rates of morbidity and
mortality among infants. Although the source of infant pertussis is often unknown, when …

Abstract Background The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend Tdap
immunization during pregnancy, preferably at 27–36 weeks. Aim To ascertain whether there …