Air ionizers and 222-nm krypton-chlorine (KrCl) excilamp have proven to be effective
disinfection apparatus for bacteria and viruses with limited health risks. We determined …

Pertussis, also known as whoo** cough, remains a public health concern despite
expanded immunization recommendations over the past three decades. The presentation of …

Bronchiolitis represents a heavy burden of disease in children under 2 years of age in our
society due to the high infectivity of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus [RSV] and the …

The uptake of maternal influenza and pertussis vaccinations is often suboptimal. This study
explores the factors influencing pregnant women's and health care professionals'(HCPs) …

Background Pertussis, a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable respiratory infection
caused by Bordetella pertussis, is a leading global public health issue. Ethiopia is currently …

Background. Layered double hydroxide (LDH) has been demonstrated as a highly efficient
antigen platform to induce effective and durable immune response. However, whether LDH …

Although maternal pertussis vaccination is recommended, uptake is suboptimal in New
Zealand (NZ), despite full funding in general practice and hospitals. We determined whether …

In March 2019, a pertussis outbreak occurred in children in a junior school (7–11 years) in
England who had been offered pertussis-containing booster vaccine at 40 months of age. In …

Background: A policy to extend funding of maternal pregnancy influenza and pertussis
vaccinations to community pharmacies could address low pregnancy vaccine uptake. The …

Background Some children hospitalized for severe pertussis need intensive care; moreover,
some children die because of deterioration alone or in combination with other complications …