On Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:08:37 -0700 (PDT), Robert Miles
Post by Robert MilesU.S. whooping cough outbreak could be worst in half century
http://news.yahoo.com/u-whooping-cough-outbreak-could-worst-half-century-051355523.html
The problem, however, is not just the anti-vaxers, but the fact that
the DTaP wears off sooner than the DTP which used to be given.
The DTaP is safer than the DTP was and was introduced after worries
about seizures and fatal reactions. The risk with the DTaP was
considerably lower, but it looks like the trade off is shorter immune
time.
They are recommending boosters for teenagers and adults.
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