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REACTOGENICITY OF ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF ITS USE IN ELDER CHILDREN

Abstract

As is know, in the past few years, the incidence of pertussis has increased again. The article reveals the reasons of this phenomenon and the possible solutions for this problem. Besides, comparative analysis of the whole cell vaccine used in this country as within the framework of the national immunizations schedule and modern acellular vaccines is made. Results of multicenter research, convincingly proving the safety and efficiency of acellular pertussis vaccine, are presented.
Key words: pertussis, prophylaxis, whole cell vaccine, acellular vaccine, efficiency, children.

About the Authors

M.G. Galitskaya
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


L.S. Namazova
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


M.V. Fedoseenko
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


A.G. Gaivoronskaya
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


S.G. Aleksina
Scientific Center of Children's Health, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Russian Federation


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Galitskaya M., Namazova L., Fedoseenko M., Gaivoronskaya A., Aleksina S. REACTOGENICITY OF ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF ITS USE IN ELDER CHILDREN. Pediatric pharmacology. 2008;5(1):14-19.

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ISSN 1727-5776 (Print)
ISSN 2500-3089 (Online)