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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology
  • Vaccinology

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  • Pertussis (whooping cough) is a vaccine-preventable respiratory illness.
  • Incidence is increasing due to lower vaccination rates and waning immunity.
  • Infants under 2 months face the most severe risks, including hospitalization and death.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of hospitalists in managing pertussis.
  • To emphasize the importance of prompt recognition and diagnosis.
  • To underscore the need for effective prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • This abstract summarizes current understanding of pertussis epidemiology and clinical presentation.
  • It reviews the impact of vaccination status and immunity.
  • It discusses the role of different age groups in transmission.

Main Results:

  • Unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated infants under 2 months experience the most severe pertussis.
  • Adolescents and adults are significant contributors to pertussis transmission and outbreaks.
  • Declining vaccination rates and waning immunity are driving increased incidence.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt recognition and diagnosis of pertussis are essential for hospitalists.
  • Effective management and prevention strategies are critical to control pertussis.
  • Addressing vaccination gaps and waning immunity is key to reducing disease burden.