| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2720614 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Adolescents and young adults are susceptible to pertussis infection. This study demonstrates that there was a substantial rate of pertussis infection during an outbreak on a college campus. Our findings support the routine use of the acellular pertussis vaccine in adolescents and adults.
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Authors
Allen S. MD, Seth W. MD, MPH, Kathryn M. MD, John W. MD, MaryLou RN, Anthony D. MD, William MD,