Article de revue
Updated recommendations for use of tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis
Despite sustained high coverage for childhood pertussis vaccination, pertussis remains poorly controlled in the United States. A total of 16,858 pertussis cases and 12 infant deaths were reported in 2009. Although 2005 recommendations by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) called for vaccination with tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis (Tdap) for adolescents and adults to improve immunity against pertussis, Tdap coverage is 56% among adolescents and <6% among adults. In October 2010, ACIP recommended expanded use of Tdap. This report provides the updated recommendations, summarizes the safety and effectiveness data considered by ACIP, and provides guidance for implementing the recommendations.
Langues
- Anglais
Année de publication
2011
Journal
MMWR
Volume
1
Type
Article de revue
Catégories
- Prestation de services
Maladies
- Diphtérie
Pays
- États-Unis
Mots-clés
- Coverage monitoring
Régions de l'OMS
- Région des Amériques