Pertussis Symptoms
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Vaccine - pertussis; Immunization - pertussis
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Immunizations: Diptheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
of Severe Reactions to VaccinationsAlthough severe reactions are extremely rare, parents should know how to respond.Call the doctor immediately if a... Read more »
Pertussis
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 »
Diagnosis of Childhood Asthma
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Childhood Asthma
Signs and Symptoms of Childhood AsthmaSymptoms of an acute asthma attack usually develop over a period of hours or days. Symptoms tend to be worse at... Read more »
Whooping Cough
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a respiratory disease caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis.Pertussis is an acute, highly contagious respiratory... Read more »
Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and PertussisDiphtheria. Diphtheria is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which can occur as either a toxic or... Read more »
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