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By novmummy | Mar 19, 2013

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Answered by Philip D Parks, MD, MPH, MOccH, FACOEM

Whooping Cough Jag

I've been told to get the whooping cough jag after 20+ weeks however ive heard that its related to disablements in children such as autism etc. Can you give me more knowledge into that?

Philip D Parks, MD, MPH, MOccH, FACOEM

Mar 19, 2013

To: novmummy

Hello,

What do you mean by "jag"?

Do you have questions about the pertussis vaccine?

There is no scientific evidence that the pertussis vaccine causes autism.

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/autism/index.html

~ Dr. Parks

This answer provided to you is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this Medhelp.org posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

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