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==Prevention==
==Prevention==
===Primary prevention===
*Effective measures of primary prevention for Pertussis are [[vaccinations]]
*Effective measures of primary prevention for Pertussis are [[vaccinations]]
**[[DPT vaccine|DTaP]]: The combination Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis vaccine administered to infants and children for immunization.<ref name ="CDCVacc">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/pertussis/default.htm |title=Vaccines: VPD-VAC/Pertussis/main page |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>
**[[DPT vaccine|DTaP]]: The combination Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis vaccine administered to infants and children for immunization.<ref name ="CDCVacc">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/pertussis/default.htm |title=Vaccines: VPD-VAC/Pertussis/main page |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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The primary prevention method for Pertussis is vaccination using DTaP to immunize infants and children and TDap as a booster for adolescents and adults to bolster immunity. Additional measures include use of antibiotics in individuals with exposure to Pertussis patients, as well as practicing proper hygiene.

Prevention

  • Effective measures of primary prevention for Pertussis are vaccinations
    • DTaP: The combination Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis vaccine administered to infants and children for immunization.[1]
    • TDap: The Tetatnus/Diptheria/Pertussis booster administered to adolescents and adults in 10 year intervals to bolster and reinforce immunity.[1]
  • Antibiotics may be administered to family members of a Pertussis patient for prevention, especially to infants below the age of 1.[1]
  • Proper hygienic measures, including:[1]
    • Coughing and sneezing into a tissue or elbow
    • Thoroughly washing hands with soap and water
    • Using an alcohol-based sanitation fluid

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Vaccines: VPD-VAC/Pertussis/main page".

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