Med. praxi. 2014;11(4):181-182
In recent years, the incidence of whooping cough has been increasing, particularly in adolescents and adults. Pertussis often goes undiagnosed
in them and these patients are a source of infection for the youngest children who may be at risk of a fatal course of the disease.
Extending vaccination to the adult population and the so-called cocoon strategy could effectively protect infants from developing pertussis.
Published: June 1, 2014 Show citation