Pertussis: huidige epidemiologische situatie en aanbevelingen van de Gezondheidsraad voor het vaccinatiebeleid

- Since the second half of 1996 epidemiological data point to an increased incidence of pertussis in the Netherlands despite high levels of immunisation.

- This increased incidence and the availability of new, so called acellular vaccines provoked a critical reflection on the present immunisation policy against pertussis.

- The Dutch Health Council has recommended replacing the cellular vaccine by an acellular vaccine, and adapting the immunisation schedule.