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Jan 1, 1540
Pertussis First Recognized
Pertussis has no ancient history. The pertussis bacteria was first recognized in 1540. -
Jan 1, 1578
First Outbreak
The first outbreak of pertussis was in 1578 in Paris, France. -
Pertussis Named
Sydenham named pertussis in 1679. The name means "violent cough". -
Scientist first started to research pertussis
Scientists started to research the virus from a patient's mucus. -
Bordetella Pertussis Discovered
French scientists Jules Bordet and Octave Gengou discovered bacteria Bordetella Pertussis. -
First Pertussis Vaccine
The first pertussis specific vaccine was developed. The protection provided by the vaccine lasted for 5-10 years. -
Protection noticed in vaccines
Madsen, who was helping to study pertussis vaccine, noticed that the vaccine could provide some protection from the virus. -
First US Vaccine Available
The first combined vaccine for diptheria, tetanus, and pertussis became available in the United States. This first vaccine ws 70-90% effective. -
Pertussis on the rise
Healthcare providers became concerned in the 1980's as cases of pertussis were on the rise again. -
New Vaccine Recommneded
A new vaccine was recommended for the prevention of pertussis.
