Pertussis

First Steps Toward the Last Mile in Nigeria

Dr. Orin Levine | Posted 04.13.2012

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Dr. Orin Levine

Likewise, as one of only three remaining countries in the world with endemic polio transmission, they have recently ramped up efforts to eradicate polio from the country, and thereby, help rid it from the entire world.

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What You Don't Know About A Life-Saving Vaccine

New York Times | Paula Span | Posted 01.10.2012

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Like many other grown-ups, I hadn't given any thought to what we used to call the D.P.T. vaccine -- for diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus -- for decad...

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38 Whooping Cough Cases In New York Town

Patch | Posted 08.30.2011

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Thirty-eight cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, have been reported in the Town of Smithtown in Long Island, N.Y., the Suffolk County De...

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The Comeback Killers: Diphtheria, Measles, Whopping Cough, Polio

Dr. Orin Levine | Posted 07.17.2011

Read More: Healthy Living Health News, Measles, Seth Mnookin, World Health Organization, Panic Virus, Diphtheria, Vaccine, GAVI Alliance, Pertussis, Herd Immunity, Vaccines, Healthy Living News
Dr. Orin Levine

Diphtheria. Measles. Whooping cough. Polio. If you think these diseases belonged to your parents and grandparents and not to our generation, you may be surprised to hear that they are making a comeback.

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Government Okays Untested Vaccine for Pregnant Women

Dr. Bob Sears | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Bob Sears

The Tdap (or ANY pertussis vaccine for that matter) has NEVER been tested for safety during pregnancy.

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