Sandbox:Pertussis primary prevention

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Primary prevention

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