This is an immunization (vaccination) that protects against
Vaccine - pertussis; Immunization - pertussis
VACCINE INFORMATION
Pertussis is a serious illness that may last for weeks and...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable, violent coughing.The coughing canmake it hard to breathe. A deep... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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