Publications by authors named "Peter H A Jacobs"
Article Synopsis
- Pertussis is particularly dangerous for unvaccinated infants, resulting in several deaths in the Netherlands each year.
- A study in a Dutch region analyzed data from 2010 to 2013, revealing significant issues like misdiagnoses and under-notification of pertussis cases.
- Recommendations for improvement include better adherence to testing guidelines, standardized test interpretations, automatic notification systems, and earlier preventive measures like maternal immunization.
