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How effective are pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines?

Written byJameson Kowalczyk
Medically reviewedbyMark Arredondo, MDin November 2022
Updated onOctober 22, 2024
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Lisa Thornton, MD, explains how booster shots can keep your immunity strong.

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How effective are pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines?

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