Immunity to Pertussis wanes in adolescents and adults
Pertussis persists partly because the immunity to Pertussis afforded by natural infection or vaccination is relatively short-lived, and people remain susceptible to pertussis throughout the lifespan.
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Reasons for persistence of Pertusis? »Reasons for persistence of Pertusis?
Immunity to Pertussis wanes in adolescents and adults
(Re)infection of the previously immune increase the force of infection »(Re)infection of the previously immune increase the force of infection
Immunity afforded by natural infection or vaccine is short-lived »Immunity afforded by natural infection or vaccine is short-lived
Susceptibility to Pertussis infection continues throughout lifespan »Susceptibility to Pertussis infection continues throughout lifespan
Consider pertussis boosting in adults to optimise control in children »Consider pertussis boosting in adults to optimise control in children
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