Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why do we use two different strains of bordetella pertussis in the production of its vaccine?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not sure that is tru: The current vaccine (acellular) is produced by purifying a number of toxins from b. Pertussis and detoxifying them.
Answered 8/11/2012
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Could you tell me what happens if you receive two vaccinations that have pertussis within a one year period?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Whats the difference between all the vaccines containing diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is a pertussis vaccine without a tetanus vaccine with it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How long does the diptheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine last?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Do I have to see a specialist to get a diptheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine ordered?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How can bordetella pertussis (whooping cough) reproduce?
How does bordetella pertussis infect and attack cells?
How does bordetella pertussis affect peptide hormone response?
What disease can bordetella pertussis cause?
How does whooping cough - bordetella pertussis - enter your body and what does it do?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
