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Tdap vaccines can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (also known as whooping cough). The AMA recognizes that vaccination plays a critical role in fighting diseases and improving public health. Because patients may avoid vaccinations for a number of reasons, it remains important to be mindful ...Read More
Tdap vaccines can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (also known as whooping cough). The AMA recognizes that vaccination plays a critical role in fighting diseases and improving public health. Because patients may avoid vaccinations for a number of reasons, it remains important to be mindful

Tdap vaccines can prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (also known as whooping cough). The AMA recognizes that vaccination plays a critical role in fighting diseases and improving public health. Because patients may avoid vaccinations for a number of reasons, it remains important to be mindful of patient concerns or hesitancy. The AMA provides a number of resources and information on adult and child vaccines, including tetanus and whooping cough vaccine, as well as tips on implementing workflow processes to implement or streamline team-based adult immunization programs in your practice.

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