Which of the Following Is True About Pertussis

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about pertussis?

• A)The highest mortality rate is in young adults.
• B)Infants are not very susceptible to infections.
• C)Teachers do not need to be immunized against pertussis.
• D)Immunity from pertussis vaccines wanes over time,requiring periodic boosters.

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