How effective are pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines?
How effective are pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines?
Although it is effective, the vaccine against pertussis (better known as whooping cough) can become less effective as the years go on. Lisa Thornton, MD, explains how booster shots can keep your immunity strong.
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