657Estimates of Pertussis Vaccine Effectiveness in Air Force Pediatric Dependents Seen at Military Treatment Facilities
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Estimates of pertussis vaccine effectiveness in United States air force pediatric dependents.
BACKGROUND Pertussis vaccination compliance is critical for reduction in the prevalence of disease; however, the current acellular pertussis vaccine may not provide sufficient protection from infection. This study examined acellular pertussis vaccine effectiveness (VE) for Air Force dependents less than 12 years of age. METHODS We conducted a case-control study among Air Force pediatric depen...
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تاریخ انتشار 2014