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 …

Vaccines are rigorously tested and monitored and are among the safest medical products
we use. Millions of vaccinations are given to children and adults in the United States each …

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

Abstract Since 2005, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has
recommended a tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) …

Many countries recommend combined tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and
acellular pertussis immunization (Tdap) during pregnancy to stimulate transplacental …

Background Vaccination programs reduce the morbidity and mortality of diphtheria,
pertussis, and tetanus. Erythema nodosum is a reactive erythema that can be associated …

Reduced-antigen, combined diphtheria, tetanus and three-component acellular pertussis
vaccine (Tdap; Boostrix®) is indicated for booster vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus …

Background. Published data on the safety of tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine
(Tdap) in persons aged≥ 65 years are limited. This study aims to examine a large cohort of …

Infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the elderly. Although vaccination is
crucial for preventing infectious diseases, the ability of the elderly to establish an effective …

Abstract Introduction The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
recommends vaccination with tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular …