The vaccine may well have saved her life ... Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease spread by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis (pertussis is another name for the illness).
Antigenic drifts have been described in several countries and are thought to be related to vaccine pressure. Continued monitoring of circulating Bordetella pertussisstrains is needed to assess ...
Whooping cough cases in the US hit a decade-high with over 32000 reported in 2024 Learn about symptoms vaccine schedules and expert prevention tips to stay safe ...