Why do we use two different strains of bordetella pertussis in the production of its vaccine?

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...

(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...

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 ...

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.

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...

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...

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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...