RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Pertussis: Old foe, persistent problem
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 601
OP 608
VO 72
IS 7
A1 Camille Sabella
YR 2005
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/72/7/601.abstract
AB Although a safe and effective vaccine is available, pertussis continues to be an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Immunity acquired from natural infection or vaccination wanes within 5 years, making older children, adolescents, and adults important reservoirs of infection. Many neonates and infants contract pertussis from older people with mild symptoms and are at risk for developing severe, life-threatening illness. Immunization programs are being considered for adolescents and for adults who live with or care for infants.