Phase III Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Acellular and Whole-Cell Pertussis Vaccines
Pertussis
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Pertussis focused on measuring bacterial infection, immunologic disorders and infectious disorders, pertussis, rare disease
Eligibility Criteria
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Population Characteristics-- Infants aged 2 months at planned date of first vaccination No prior pertussis confirmed by culture The following do not exclude: Down syndrome Prematurity Healthy babies vaccinated according to chronological age Recent pertussis exposure Seizures in parent or sibling Sudden infant death in sibling Close relative with history of anaphylaxis or allergy Close relative with history of strong reaction to vaccination --Patient Characteristics-- Age: Under 3 months Renal: No renal failure Other: No prior gammaglobulin No requirement for immunosuppressives, e.g., HIV infection No manifest immunosuppression No serious chronic illness associated with failure to thrive No cardiac disease No progressive neurologic disease No uncontrolled epilepsy or infantile spasms No parental language or communication barrier