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Maternal Tdap Blunts Preschoolers' Pertussis Shot Response, but Booster Revives Them

(MedPage Today) -- Children whose mothers were vaccinated against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) during pregnancy saw significantly reduced immunity response to their own early childhood vaccination, although childhood vaccine boosters...

Maternal Tdap Blunts Preschoolers' Pertussis Shot Response, but Booster Revives Them

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1 in 5 Older Americans Take Medications That Could Cause Major Interactions

Many older Americans still face potentially dangerous drug interactions as prescription and supplement use rises.

  • Over 22% of Americans aged 62-85 take medications with major interaction risks.
  • Polypharmacy increased from 31% to 35.7% between 2015-2016 and 2021-2023.
  • Elderly drug-drug interaction exposure remains high despite slight decrease.

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