Pertussis vaccines

Purpose of review Pertussis is a vaccine preventable cough illness. It can be controlled by universal pertussis vaccination. Recent findings Pertussis cases and deaths in children are at a record low number. More complete use of adolescent/adult vaccine can further reduce morbidity and mortality. Summary Considerable progress in the control of pertussis has occurred over the last 75 years. The universal use of Tdap vaccines in all pregnant women will prevent virtually all pertussis deaths.

Automated summary

This review emphasizes the importance of universal pertussis vaccination in controlling the cough illness. Recent findings show a significant decrease in pertussis cases and deaths in children, highlighting the potential of adolescent/adult vaccines in further reducing morbidity and mortality.