Thread: whooping cough
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Old 09-20-2010, 06:55 PM   #17
Aliantha
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It is very clearly acknowledged by all health professionals in Aus that whooping cough immunization does not last for life. Nor does natural immunity. Therefor, in order to be 'safe' from the disease, you must get a booster shot every 10 years or so. About the same as tetanus really.
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