The burden of pertussis in older adults: what is the role of vaccination? A systematic literature review
Introduction: Pertussis (whooping cough) is a vaccine-preventable disease; however, neither natural- nor vaccine-induced protection is life-long. Although generally not severe in adults, pertussis can be associated with complications in patients with chronic conditions such as asthma or chronic obst...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-05-01
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| Series: | Expert Review of Vaccines |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14760584.2019.1588727 |