Which of the following statements is true regarding peusis?
High-Yield Explanation
Neurological complications of DPT vaccine is due to peussis component. The estimated risk is 1: 170000 doses administered. Vaccine efficacy is 85%. Although several antibiotics are effective against B.peussis, erythromycin is the drug of choice Reference : Park&;s Textbook of preventive and social medicine, 24th edition.Pg no.174