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Whooping cough vaccination safe and effective during pregnancy

The whooping cough (pertusis) vaccination is safe and effective when taken during pregnancy, according to a new British study.

Investigating the risk of serious adverse effects with the vaccination on 20,000 women, researchers found it had 91% effectiveness in preventing pertussis in infants.

Read more at Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

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