What vaccine strategy is used to prevent Pertussis?

What vaccine strategy is used to prevent Pertussis?

• A. DTaP/Tdap
• B. MMR
• C. Hepatitis B
• D. Varicella

Answer: (D)

Prevention of pertussis relies on the diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis vaccine given in childhood and then as a booster later on. The DTaP formulation in early childhood includes an acellular pertussis component, which provides immunity to Bordetella pertussis with fewer side effects than the older whole-cell version. After the initial series, a Tdap booster is given in adolescence and again in adulthood to maintain protection and help reduce transmission to infants. The other vaccines listed protect other diseases (MMR for measles/mumps/rubella, Hepatitis B for hepatitis B, Varicella for chickenpox) and do not prevent pertussis.

Prevention of pertussis relies on the diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis vaccine given in childhood and then as a booster later on. The DTaP formulation in early childhood includes an acellular pertussis component, which provides immunity to Bordetella pertussis with fewer side effects than the older whole-cell version. After the initial series, a Tdap booster is given in adolescence and again in adulthood to maintain protection and help reduce transmission to infants. The other vaccines listed protect other diseases (MMR for measles/mumps/rubella, Hepatitis B for hepatitis B, Varicella for chickenpox) and do not prevent pertussis.