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Prevention is the most effective strategy against pertussis. Unlike many other infectious diseases, in which lifelong immunity is acquired after infection, immunity to pertussis, whether from natural infection or vaccination, wanes over time. This necessitates a robust, lifelong approach to prevention that includes scheduled vaccinations, boosters, and strategic protection for vulnerable newborns. The growth of a child from infancy through adolescence and into adulthood involves multiple touchpoints for pertussis prevention. At Liv Hospital, the focus is on community immunity and implementing the “cocooning” strategy to safeguard those too young to be vaccinated.
The cornerstone of prevention is vaccination. Modern vaccines are “acellular,” meaning they contain only specific bacterial proteins rather than the whole bacteria. This significantly reduces side effects while providing immunity.
Adherence to the recommended vaccination schedule is vital for early protection.
One of the most effective strategies to protect newborns is vaccination during pregnancy.
When maternal vaccination is not possible, or as a supplemental measure, the “cocooning” strategy is employed.
Immunity to pertussis is not permanent. It begins to fade 5 to 10 years after the last vaccine dose.
For children who recover from severe pertussis, follow-up on their respiratory growth is essential.
Preventing pertussis requires active surveillance systems.
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No, protection from the pertussis vaccine fades over time (usually 5-10 years). This is why booster shots are needed for teenagers and adults.
They need it during every pregnancy to create a fresh spike in antibodies that is passed to the specific baby they are carrying, protecting that baby after birth.
Yes, it is possible, but the illness is usually much milder and less likely to cause severe complications than in an unvaccinated person.
Cocooning means vaccinating everyone who will be close to a new baby (parents, siblings, grandparents) to create a safety zone since the baby cannot be fully vaccinated yet.
Yes, the modern acellular pertussis vaccine is very safe. Common side effects are mild, such as a sore arm or a low fever, and are much less risky than the disease itself.
This is a worrying trend of deaths that could have been prevented by vaccines. The effect of vaccine-preventable diseases on health worldwide is huge. Knowing
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