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Re: DTaP after clinical pertussis.

 wrote:

> I agree with you.  I have had this situation, reviewed the Red Book
> recommendations, and have completed the series with DTaP.  There is no harm
> to the patient that I am aware of and it ensures his future immunity.

Even with the DTaP, the immunity is not long-lived and teens and adults
are still susceptible.

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Gary M. on LI
Clinton 8/17/98 GJ-59:  "depends on what the meaning of the word 'is'
is"
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