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(Z23.7) Need for immunization against pertussis alone
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19 669 in individuals diagnosis need for immunization against pertussis alone confirmed
Diagnosis need for immunization against pertussis alone is diagnosed Women are 13.35% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis need for immunization against pertussis alone
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis need for immunization against pertussis alone
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease need for immunization against pertussis alone - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-19, 25-29, 45-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9, 20-24, 30-44, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 20-29, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 30-89
Disease Features need for immunization against pertussis alone
Absence or low individual and public risk
Need for immunization against pertussis alone - what does this mean
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium bordetella pertussis. it is spread through contact with droplets from an infected person's cough or sneeze, and can lead to severe coughing fits, difficulty breathing, and even death in severe cases. immunization is the best way to protect against pertussis, and the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) recommends that all children receive the pertussis vaccine as part of their routine childhood immunization schedule.
What happens during the disease - need for immunization against pertussis alone
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacteria bordetella pertussis. the bacteria attach to the cells that line the airways and release toxins that interfere with normal breathing. in the early stages of infection, symptoms are similar to a common cold, but after several weeks, coughing fits become more severe and can last for several minutes, sometimes with a “whooping” sound. immunization against pertussis is necessary to prevent the spread of the disease and to reduce the severity of symptoms. vaccines are available to protect against pertussis and are recommended for all children, adolescents, and adults.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Chest X-ray
- Sputum culture
- Pertussis antibody test
- PCR test
- Immunization against pertussis
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Immunization against pertussis
- Educate the public about the importance of immunization against pertussis.
- Administer the pertussis vaccine to individuals who may be at risk of infection.
- Provide booster shots to individuals who have already been immunized.
- Monitor the effectiveness of the immunization program.
- Provide follow-up care to individuals who have been immunized.
- Encourage individuals to receive booster shots when they are due.
- Provide support to individuals who have been exposed to pertussis.
- Monitor the spread of the disease in the community.
- Work with public health officials to develop strategies to control the spread of the disease.
4 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Need for immunization against pertussis alone - Prevention
Immunization against pertussis is an important part of prevention. vaccination of children and adults through the use of the dtap or tdap vaccine can help to reduce the spread of the disease and protect the population from infection. additionally, pregnant women should receive the tdap vaccine to help protect their newborns from pertussis. vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the spread of pertussis and should be part of routine immunization schedules.