Pertussis - Vaccine
Alternate Names : Immunization - Pertussis, Vaccine - Pertussis
Definition This is an immunization (vaccination) which protects against pertussis (whooping cough), a severe and potentially deadly childhood bacterial infection that affects the airways. Pertussis is characterized by a severe, persistent cough and whooping or crowing sound on inspiration.
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