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Use of Mass Tdap Vaccination to Control an Outbreak of Pertussis in a High School -- Cook County, Il
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Title Use of Mass Tdap Vaccination to Control an Outbreak of Pertussis in a High School -- Cook County, Il
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/578485?src=rss
Description Bordetella pertussis immunity from childhood vaccinations wanes over time so outbreaks can occur at schools. Learn how a pertussis outbreak was controlled, including efforts to boost Tdap vaccination.
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
Category Articles > Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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Date Sep 5, 2008
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