With the risk of whooping cough infections rising, it's a good time to make sure you're up to date on your Tdap booster, experts say. Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly infectious respiratory ...

Adults who completed their childhood DTaP vaccine series may not need a booster shot, researchers say. DTaP is a combination vaccine that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping ...

A tetanus shot lasts for 10 years, and adults should get a booster every 10 years. You need a tetanus booster shot sooner if you get a deep or dirty cut and it's been more than 5 years since your last ...

In recent months, parts of the U.S. have reported outbreaks of pertussis, or whooping cough. While some regional outbreaks are expected each year, health officials are underscoring the importance of ...

Morbidity and mortality due to pertussis are highest among infants. Waning immunity and the lack of classic pertussis symptoms in adolescents and adults mean that they are at risk for unrecognized ...

This article explains how the Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, addresses the issue of waning immunity, and emphasizes the crucial role of this vaccine in preserving ...

The TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) booster is a required immunization for all Virginia students enrolling in sixth-grade. Parents of sixth-grade students must provide documentation before the ...