Pregnant women unvaccinated against pertussis had infants with higher anti-PT IgG levels at six months
Unvaccinated mothers pass stronger pertussis antibodies to babies than vaccines do
This prospective open-label controlled clinical trial evaluated the effect of immunization during pregnancy on anti-pertussis toxin antibodi…
Antibodies against whooping cough passed from unvaccinated mothers to babies were stronger than those from vaccinated mothers, challenging c…
ACIP updates adult vaccination recommendations, allowing Tdap or Td in more scenarios
New vaccine rules give adults more options for tetanus and whooping cough protection.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has updated recommendations for adult vaccination in the United States. The guidance now al…
Adults in the U.S. now have more options for their tetanus shots, as health advisors say both Tdap and Td vaccines are acceptable for routin…
Influenza and pertussis cause substantial disease burden in pregnant women and unvaccinated infants
Influenza and pertussis pose significant health risks to pregnant women and young infants
A review of evidence from the United States describes the disease burden of influenza and pertussis among pregnant women and infants too you…
Flu and whooping cough cause serious sickness in pregnant women and infants too young for vaccines, making protection a top public health pr…
New 6-in-1 infant vaccine licensed but availability delayed until at least 2021
New six-in-one vaccine for infants receives regulatory approval
A new combination vaccine for infants targeting diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Hib, and hepatitis B has received licensure. Key stud…
A new six-in-one vaccine for infants has received regulatory approval, but it won't be available for use until 2021 or later.
Meta-Analysis IDs Top 5 Factors for Severe Pertussis in Chinese Children, Including Lung Consolidation (OR 15.44)
What puts a child at highest risk for severe whooping cough? A new analysis of Chinese children reveals the top five warning signs.
A meta-analysis of 24 studies including 839 severe and 4,280 non-severe pertussis cases in Chinese children identified the strongest factors…
Lung complications and lack of vaccination are the top five warning signs that put a child at highest risk for severe whooping cough.