Whooping Cough Vaccine's Protection Fades Quickly

Young kids who get all their whooping cough shots on time could become susceptible to the disease again when they're between 8 and 11. Researchers say the immune protection conferred by the current vaccine loses its punch. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/09/13/161062792/whooping-cough-vaccines-protection-fades-quickly?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Sep 13 2012, 08:24 AM by Shots - Health Blog