11. It's one of the new so-called acellular pertussis vaccines . 12. But the pertussis vaccine is only about 80 percent effective in warding off the illness. 13. Q : Isn't the pertussis vaccine hazardous? 14. When I have a burning question on acellular pertussis vaccine , I turn to them for an update. 15. Fisher has two younger children who she allowed to be vaccinated with everything except the pertussis vaccine . 16. All 50 states achieved 90 percent immunization coverage for three doses of diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine . 17. The multicomponent acellular pertussis vaccine is 71 85 % effective, with greater effectiveness for more severe strains. 18. Pertussis vaccine is not 100 percent effective,19. The new acellular pertussis vaccines could become an important part of those vaccinations, Nennig said in an interview. 20. Studies show that giving one-third of youngsters'pertussis vaccine doses to teens and adults can safely boost waning immunity.