title: Influence of vaccination coverage on pertussis transmission in France.
abstract: Older children still contribute to the transmission of pertussis to infants in French regions with low booster coverage at 2 years of age. Booster vaccination seems crucial for protection against symptomatic pertussis in childhood.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Grimprel
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Baron
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lévy-Bruhl
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Garnier
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: N'jamkepo
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Guiso
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bégué
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007117:Immunization, Secondary / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D014917:Whooping Cough / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*
chemical_list: D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine