Canal C
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D10: Pertussis 2: Special Issues Related to Control of Outbreaks | |||
| In this session we will seek answers to questions about who and when to obtain laboratory tests to confirm the diagnosis during pertussis outbreaks, and discover the range of clinical severity among cases in relation to vaccination with DTaP. | |||
| Learning Objectives: After attending this workshop, participants should be able to identify the circumstances when laboratory testing for pertussis is useful during an outbreak.
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| Moderators: | Margaret Cortese Trudy Murphy Karen Broder | ||
| 2:00 PM | 5640 | Introductory Remarks | |
| 2:15 PM | 5663 | Presentation — Chuck Jennings | |
| 2:30 PM | 5351 | Role of Vaccination Status in Severity of Pertussis Illness In Children in California, 1995-2003 Rina Shaikh, Celia Woodfill, Sarah Carroll, Alan Chan | |
| 2:45 PM | 5454 | Vaccine Failure or Failure to Vaccinate? Hilary Gillette, Don Dumont | |
| 3:00 PM | 5641 | Discussion | |