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mzmolly

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4. Yes

Reply to longship (Reply #3)

Tue Jul 3, 2012, 09:15 PM

Jul 2012

the line.

I'm fully aware of how pertussis is spread and who is vulnerable. That's another topic of discussion, frankly. I will add however, that most adults in the US are not up to date on the Pertussis vaccine, given booster recommendations. The vast majority of children in the US are compliant, and up to date with the CDC recommendations.

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Revised Recommendations for Vaccines Are Being Phased In, CDC Report Says [View all] mzmolly Jul 2012 OP

But the bottom line is that unless you have a good reason not to, everybody should vaccinate longship Jul 2012 #1

Where do we draw the line? Should every available vaccine, be given to every person on the planet? mzmolly Jul 2012 #2

The line? longship Jul 2012 #3

Yes mzmolly Jul 2012 #4

Except for where they aren't! longship Jul 2012 #5

About 90% of adults in the us, are not up to date on vaccines. mzmolly Jul 2012 #6