Vanderbilt Pertussis Exposure Study: PEP in Vaccinated Healthcare Workers Following Pertussis Exposure
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two strategies of post-exposure
prophylaxis (PEP) in healthcare workers (HCWs) who have been vaccinated with acellular
pertussis vaccine and have been exposed to pertussis Secondary Objectives include a
comparison of the costs of each PEP strategy and an assessment for risk factors associated
with healthcare-associated acquisition of pertussis.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University Medical Center