A 2012 pertussis epidemic in Oregon afforded an opportunity to measure. vaccine effectiveness; it ranged from 95% (95% CI, 92%-97%) among children 15-47 months of age to 47% (19%-65%) among adolescents 13-16 years of age. In all age groups, pertussis incidence was higher among unimmunized persons.
Authors:Liko J1, Robison SG, Cieslak PR.
Journal:Clin Infect Dis. 2014
