Vaccination

What is pertussis vaccination and why is it important? The whooping cough vaccination (pertussis vaccination) serves to protect against infection with the pathogen Bordetella pertussis. The pathogen causes an acute infection of the respiratory tract. In the past, whooping cough was mainly considered a children’s disease. In the meantime, however, adolescents and adults are also … Pertussis Vaccination: Procedure and Risks