Open AccessAddition of acellular pertussis to preschool booster in the United Kingdom
Author(s) -
Vincent P. Gibbons
Publication year - 2001
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 9999-1233
DOI - 10.2807/esw.05.46.02055-en
Subject(s) - diphtheria , tetanus , booster (rocketry) , medicine , booster dose , pediatrics , pertussis vaccine , whooping cough , vaccination , immunization , virology , immunology , physics , astronomy , antigen
The Department of Health has announced the addition of acellular pertussis to the preschool immunisation schedule in the United Kingdom (UK) (1). From 5 November 2001, children attending for their preschool booster immunisations will be given a vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP) in place of the vaccine against diphtheria and tetanus.