Chapter 24, Problem 12TYK

Summary Introduction

To determine: An explanation for the occurrence of pertussis (whooping cough) among fully immunized kids. 36 out of 10,000 in the age range of $2\text{-}7$ years and 245 out of 10,000 in the age range of $8\text{-}12$ years.

Introduction:

Pertussis is also known as whooping cough is a respiratory illness in which the person has bouts of cough. It is a contagious disease and is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. It occurs mostly in children and the teenagers. If left unchecked, pertussis can turn into pneumonia and even cause death.