Overview
This course aims to discuss the increasing pertussis infection rates despite high infant immunization rates. Participants will explore recent control strategies focusing on immunizing adolescents and adults with pertussis booster vaccines for herd immunity. The course covers topics such as the impact of pertussis outbreaks, vaccine effectiveness, and strategies for vaccination. The intended audience includes healthcare professionals, public health officials, and individuals interested in infectious diseases.
Syllabus
Intro
How many children are involved
The impact
Unvaccinated population
Unvaccinated Children
How Sick Are These Children
The Politics of Vaccine Refusal
Vaccine vs Unvaccinated Children
Vaccine Strategy
Who is most at risk
Personal belief exemptions
Vaccine effectiveness
Questions
Attack Rates
Determining Cases
Personal Belief Exemption
Communication with Public Health
Questions from the Internet
Final Thoughts
Taught by
American Society for Microbiology