Pertussis — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 29

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Nasal Whooping-Cough Vaccine Launches Clinical Trial

Pertussis vaccine candidate BPZE1 is a live attenuated form of the pertussis bacterium

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 15

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1st Tdap Vaccine Approved for a 2nd Dose

Sanofi Adacel vaccine now FDA approved to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) when administered 8-12 years after a previous dose

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Childhood Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 9

4 min read

Past Vaccination Rates Can Predict the Future

Vaccine hysteresis loops can be prevented with positive messages from healthcare providers

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Childhood Diseases

Fact checked by Kelley Lu, PharmD

Jan 7

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Pharmacists Gain Vaccination Authority in Australia

Australian pharmacists are empowered to deliver dTap, MMR and flu shots

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Childhood Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 27

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Hexavalent Vaccine Approved for Children Less Than 5 Years of Age

Vaxelis is a combination vaccine indicated for active immunization to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, and invasive disease due to Haemophilus influenzae type b

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Childhood Diseases