Effectiveness of Prenatal Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis Vaccination on Pertussis Severity in Infants

Conclusions. Infants with pertussis whose mothers received Tdap during pregnancy had a significantly lower risk of hospitalization and intensive care unit admission and shorter hospital stays. Prenatal Tdap vaccination is a critical strategy for reducing the morbidity and mortality from pertussis.

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Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases - December 15, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Winter, K., Cherry, J. D., Harriman, K. Tags: ARTICLES AND COMMENTARIES Source Type: research