The resurgence of pertussis

Low vaccination coverage has been linked to recent outbreaks. The Can adian National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommends five child hood doses and a booster dose at 14-16 years. Parents, grandparents and childcare providers who have not received an adult dose should be priori tized for vaccination. 2 Because varia tions exist, physicians should be famil iar with their own provincial funding mechanisms for immunizations.