Journal article
Waning Tdap effectiveness in adolescents
Routine Tdap did not prevent pertussis outbreaks. Among adolescents who have only received DTaP vaccines in childhood, Tdap provided moderate protection against pertussis during the first year and then waned rapidly so that litle protection remained 2-3 years after vaccination..
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2016
Journal
Pediatrics
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Service delivery
Diseases
- Diphtheria
Countries
- United States
Tags
- Coverage monitoring
WHO Regions
- Region of the Americas