DPT Vaccine - Combination Vaccines With Whole Cell Pertussis

Combination Vaccines With Whole Cell Pertussis

While vaccinations helped eradicate pertussis from the United States in the latter half of the 20th century, in recent years the disease resurfaced and resulted in fatalities. Many parents decline to vaccinate their children against the disease for fear of side effects. In 2009, Pediatrics concluded the largest risk among unvaccinated children is the disease the vaccination is designed to protect against.

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