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I have pertussis at the moment. will i need a booster afterwards? i am 58 & usually in good health
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Depends: You will develop protective antibodies to re-infection by pertussis during your recovery.These would protect you from re-infection for at least 5 years if not more.After that interval, if you were involved in the care of a newborn baby or young infant, it might be reasonable to have a booster.These infants are at risk and by boosting all the adults around them it keeps them safe.
Answered 1/18/2017
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