IS PERTUSSIS A PROBLEM FOR THE RUSSIAN PEDIATRICS? CAN WE OVERCOME IT?

The author presents serological criteria for verification of pertussis in children 2–14 years with chronic cough. The pertussis was clinically and serologically confirmed in 52,5% children with chronic cough in absence of other common causes of cough. The most children aged 2–4 years had violation from re Commended vaccination schedule or rejection from pertussis vaccination. In elder groups the frequency of pertussis was equal in children vaccinated according to national immunization calendar and with violation from the calendar. The author concludes about necessity to introduce second booster dose of pertussis vaccine in age 6 years and about wide using of acellular vaccines as for booster as for primary vaccination of children from risk groups.Key words: pertussis, diagnostics, prophylaxis, vaccines, children