Which vaccine is typically administered to prevent 'Whooping Cough'?
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Correct answer: Pertussis vaccine (DPT/DTaP)
Pertussis is the clinical name for whooping cough. The pertussis vaccine (usually given as part of the DPT or DTaP combination) protects against the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
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