Vaccinating for pertussis during pregnancy protects baby, study says - 89.3 KPCC

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Vaccinating for pertussis during pregnancy protects baby, study says 89.3 KPCC The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends all pregnant women get the Tdap shot, which protects against pertussis. Rebecca Plevin/KPCC. 86647 full. Share. Share via Email email; Share on Twitter; Share on Facebook. Pertussis Vaccine In Pregnancy Protects 9 Of 10 Newborns From Whooping CoughForbes Pertussis booster shot in pregnant women reduces risk for newborns by more than 90 percentOutbreak News Today Maternal pertussis vaccine reduces risk in newbornsUPI.com HealthDay -Philly.com (blog) -The Sun -2 Minute Medicine all 12 news articles »

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