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The Indonesian Society of Internal Medicine (PAPDI) has unveiled a significant update to its adult vaccination recommendations for 2024, marking a major stride towards fortifying public health in Indonesia and across Asia.

The Quezon City government has officially declared an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as “whooping cough,” due to a significant increase in reported cases of the respiratory disease. 

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Maternal TDAP vaccination protects mothers and children from pertussis. Malaysia’s public health programme offers free TDAP vaccine for all pregnant women.