Public health management of pertussis in adults: Practical challenges and future strategies

This paper summarizes an expert panel discussion about pertussis (whooping cough), finding that it is becoming more common in older children and adults because immunity from vaccines or past infections wears off over time. This is important because many cases of pertussis are not recognized or reported, leading to less protection and more illness among adults. Co-author Albert Rizzo, MD is the Chief Medical Officer for the Lung Association.