Influence of vaccination coverage on pertussis transmission in France.
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.
Grimprel
E
E
Baron
S
S
Lévy-Bruhl
D
D
Garnier
J M
JM
N'jamkepo
E
E
Guiso
N
N
Bégué
P
P
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*
D015721:Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine