Publications by authors named "Roehl Johnson"
Tolerability and antibody response in adolescents and adults revaccinated with tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine adsorbed (Tdap) 4-5 years after a previous dose.
Scott A Halperin Shelly McNeil Joanne Langley Mark Blatter Marc Dionne Roehl Johnson David R Johnson
Vaccine
October 2011
Article Synopsis
- A study examined the effects of a second Tdap vaccine dose in adults 5 years after their first one, noting that while booster shots for tetanus and diphtheria are common, another pertussis dose isn't regularly recommended.
- The study involved 545 participants aged 15 to 69, who reported various side effects, with 94.2% experiencing at least one adverse event like pain, headache, or fever, which were slightly more common than after the first dose.
- Despite the side effects, the vaccine effectively increased antibody levels against tetanus, diphtheria, and several pertussis components, indicating it was both safe and effective for this second dose.