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| Pertussis |
| Have any of you adults ever had Pertussis (Whooping Cough)? |
Your right. People usually don't since the DTaP vaccines were discovered. This is the most recent version of the vaccine and is relatively permanent. The shot you were probably given was th... |
| Why won't doctor's check for pertussis readily? |
It's hard to say why they wont run tests for it....but you can go from doctor to doctor till you get the right help. I am sorry you are all going through this, I hope you find someone willing ... |
| There was a confirmed case of pertussis (whooping cough) at my son's school...? |
Unfortunately the vaccine against pertussis only lasts for a few years. Most adolescents (and adults) who were given vaccinations as children (the last booster is at age 5 or 6)loose their immunity... |
| Why is Pertussis (whooping cough) on the rise? |
As you pointed out, many people that are in their teenage and college years are developing whooping cough. This is due to the fact that while the pertussis vaccination provides lifelong immunity fo... |
| Where is Pertussis (whooping cough) in nature? |
Pertussis is a bacteria spread by coughing. Small children can be reservoirs of this germ. I had visitors with two small kids who were mildly ill and they were crawling all over me. Within 10 days ... |
| What is a pertussis componet? |
pertussis=cough ... |
| Pertussis (Whooping cough)? |
You've had two DPT shots and you expect us to believe you have petussis????? ... |
| Hypothetical Questions about Pertussis? |
Since the pertussis vaccine is the least effective of the vaccinations, and the most reactive as well, I am very comfortable with my decision to not have my child get the pertussis vaccine. An infa... |
| About how long does Pertussis (whooping cough) last in a healthy adult? |
What without medical care? About 1 week then death sets in.
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| I had a Tetanus & Pertussis shot today...what are the side affects? |
Usually just a sore arm for a few days.
Fever in rare cases. ... |
| Can I get the pertussis vacinne if I am nursing? |
are you in the US? if you are, the formulation of the pertussis vaccine (acellular) is safe to be given when nursing. you should get it as soon as possible to protect your new baby! your baby shoul... |
| How does Bordetella pertussis affect the peptide hormone response? |
Not sure about hormonal responses, because the pertussis toxin affects G-proteins more than free-floating hormones in the body. And it must also be known that Bordetella pertussis not only has the ... |
| How does Bordetella Pertussis infect and attack our cells? |
I am not sure what you mean by attack our cells. Bordetella Pertussis is a bacteria that infects the upper respiratory system. When an infected person sneezes or coughs, tiny droplets containing th... |
| How is Bordatella pertussis transmitted in humans? |
Whooping cough (Bordatella pertussis) is addressed in Wiki.
Here is the link. Good luck on your homework!
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| How common is pertussis in adults and is a vaccine recommended? |
There doesn't seem to be a lot of cases of whooping cough in the population now, as well as in adults, due to the advent of getting immunized and immunization for the pertussis toxin. There ar... |
| What is Bordetella pertussis? |
causative organisism for whooping cough ... |
| Is Pertussis an epidemic disease??? |
Yes. The information that you are looking for.
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| What are the applied nursing management when a patient had pertussis? |
lots of humidity, lots of fluid, encourage coughing and deep breathing. and you should have had a DTP vacination. also avoid cold
also you should word your questions better.
hope this helps ... |
| Why do we use two different strains of bordetella pertussis in the production of its vaccine? |
Using multiple strains to manufacture any vaccine ensures a wider immune response and formation of a greater range of antibodies against the pathogen.
In this case, because you can have B. pertu... |
| What are the signs and symptoms of pertussis? |
Pertussis (also called 鈥渨hooping cough鈥? is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes a severe cough.
Symptoms
Symptoms appear 6 to 21 (average 7-10) days after exposure to an in... |
| Anyone had the tdap vaccination? (tetanus, diptheria & pertussis)? |
(Mostly) painless hard lumps at DTaP injection sites are usually the result of some of the vaccine and adjuvant leaking from the muscle into the subcutaneous tissue where it sets up a reaction. It... |
| Have you ever had Whooping Cough/Pertussis? |
yes, I had this about 14 years ago...It was terrible! like this really big cold and extreme cough. You are so congested in your chest and lungs and you have no control over your coughs. I would ... |
| A person i live with has pertussis (whooping cough) and im pregnant and have a 6 month old,what are the risks? |
I would check with your doctor for treatment. I would also find somewhere else to stay until your roomate is healed. Good luck to you. ... |
| Im getting my DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) vaccine soon, does anyone know how much it will hurt? |
The more you worry about it, the more it /is/ going to hurt. Try not to focus on it and relax the muscle where they are vaccinating you and it will hurt way less. It really isn't that bad, plu... |
| Can I travel overseas without a pertussis vaccination? |
You could- I don't think these countries ask for a vaccination certificate and pertussis is quite rare (and not actually all THAT bad if you contract it). I went on a 6 month round the world t... |
| Please help my niece has pertussis, whooping Couch she is only 2months has anyone gone through this help? |
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| Where can I get these shots and exams for my LPN registration? |
go to your local community clinic and ask they can let you know how much every thing costs. you can also inquire there about aid. I know in most states if you have a child in highschool or under th... |
| Anyone know about whooping cough? |
Assuming you are in the US
Actually you can look on the WHO website [world health organization] Our rates for whooping cough have gone up dramatically in the last few years, even though most of th... |
| How does complications in whooping cough such as pneumonia ear infection seizures and dehydration develop? |
They don't......whooping cough/pertussis is a completely different infection that creates a membrane in the throat that causes a whooping kinda cough. In saying this, it is not unusual for so... |
| Vomiting.. can't keep down anything? |
Sorry you don't feel good. Have you tried a gravol suppository to stop the vomiting thought I'd suggest it since you can't keep anything down. Surprised no one else suggested it. ... |
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