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How effective are pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines?

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in February 2023 by Mark Arredondo, MD.

Although it is effective, the vaccine against pertussis (better known as whooping cough) can become less effective as the years go on. In this video, Lisa Thornton, MD, explains how booster shots can keep your immunity strong.

Medically reviewed in April 2020.

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