Whooping Cough — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 15

3 min read

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

Dec 27

4 min read

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

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Oct 22

3 min read

Vaccination Requirements Expanding in Singapore

Diphtheria and measles vaccination soon a requirement for foreign-born children when applying for long-term immigration in Singapore

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Childhood Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Oct 9

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Tdap Vaccine Delivers Best Protection From Whooping Cough Between 27 and 30 Weeks

3rd-trimester Tdap vaccination produced a high concentration of pertussis toxin antibodies

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Oct 1

4 min read

Pregnant Women in California Need Better Tdap Vaccination Management

Pharmacies can deliver enhanced Tdap vaccine inventory management services

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