vaccination against pertussis

There have been 5 patients died of pertussis. 80% of cases occur in children under 3 months of age due to no immunity from mother-to-child transmission. Should pregnant women be

Pertussis is often severe, easily fatal due to multiple infections. In the face of increased cases, the Ministry of Health has issued an official request to prevent this disease.

Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said: