Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7516586 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Although Tdap vaccination remains the best pertussis prevention method for adolescents, protection wanes within 2 years regardless of the type of childhood primary vaccine. Vaccines with longer duration of protection could decrease pertussis burden.
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Authors
Elizabeth C. M.D., M.P.H., Tracy M.S.P.H., Mark Ph.D., M.P.H., Tami M.S., Nong Ph.D., Alison Ph.D., Stacey M.Sc., Michael L. Ph.D.,