Pertussis is a highly contagious acute respiratory illness classically known as “whooping
cough” because of its characteristic cough. The majority of cases are caused by Bordetella …

Vaccinations of premature infants are often delayed despite being at an increased risk of
contracting vaccine preventable diseases. This article reviews the current knowledge on the …

Background All US women are recommended to receive a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular
pertussis (Tdap) vaccine at 27–36 weeks gestation during each pregnancy to reduce the risk …

Background. In the current era, most pertussis deaths occur in infants< 3 months of age.
Leukocytosis with lymphocytosis and pneumonia are commonly observed among cases of …

Background The incidence of pertussis in the United States has increased in recent years.
While characteristics of severe pertussis infection have been described in infants, fewer data …

Background Infants are at the highest risk of severe complications–including death–as a
result of pertussis infection. Controlling pertussis in this group has been challenging …

Maternal immunization has the potential to reduce the burden of infectious diseases in the
pregnant woman and her infant. Many countries now recommend immunization against …

This study assessed variation in coverage of maternal pertussis vaccination, introduced in
England in October 2012 in response to a national outbreak, and a new infant rotavirus …

In India, the high neonatal and infant mortality rate is due in part to an increasing number of
preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants. Given the immaturity of immune system, these …

Vaccinating premature and low birthweight (LBW) infants according to chronological age
has been found safe and effective. Although these infants are susceptible to infections …