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The resurgence of vaccine preventable infections: Measles and Pertussis

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Whooping Cough: A Cyclical but Preventable Disease Whooping cough, caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis , is another infectious disease experiencing a resurgence despite the availability of vaccines. These outbreaks increase the risk of imported cases in other regions, including the UK.

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Caring for children after a kidney transplant

Don't Forget the Bubbles

You are working in the paediatric emergency department of a busy District General Hospital. Infections are the most common reason for hospitalization within the first two years of transplant and are much more likely than rejection. Have there been any previous episodes of hospitalization since receiving the transplant?