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Pertussis Vaccine Update
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Read about the differences between the early pertussis vaccine and the current one and why vaccination is still the best choice for protection against pertussis.
Pregnancy Dose of Tdap Versus “Cocooning”
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Read the results of a 2013 study that assessed the best method for preventing infant pertussis by investigating two strategies.
Varicella Vaccine Effectiveness
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Find out the results of a study published in Pediatrics that assessed the long-term effectiveness of the varicella vaccine.
The Last Summer: Investigating Infant Pneumonia in Botswana, Africa
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Read about Pandora Chua's experience while in Gaborone, Southern Africa, working on a clinical research study investigating the causes and treatment outcomes of severe pneumonia among infants.
Global Immunization: Childhood Vaccine Coverage in Botswana
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Since its independence in 1966, Botswana has made investing in health, including childhood immunizations, a priority. Its routine pediatric vaccination rates are very high; in fact, national immunization rates surpass many of the World Health Organization’s goals.
Reducing Childhood Deaths and the CHOP Global Health Program
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Read about Ramona Cordero's dedication to helping deliver timely immunization and other preventive care to children in rural towns in the Dominican Republic through a children’s health program started by CHOP in partnerships with local organizations.