Children are recommended to receive a series of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) vaccinations starting at 2 months of age, and adolescents and adults are recommended to receive a Tdap booster every 10 years; both DTaP and Tdap target diphtheria and tetanus in addition to pertussis.
October 01, 2025
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Routine immunization schedule and vaccine targets for pertussis prevention.
People exposed to mpox should receive mpox vaccination as soon as possible and before symptoms develop, should avoid intimate contact for 21 days after exposure, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk of severe disease and hospitalization, so vaccination with the full recommended two-dose series is advised for persons at risk.
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Recommended post-exposure and preventive measures and risk factors for severe illness.