Can a booster shot block whooping cough bacteria?
NCT ID NCT06903221
First seen May 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a booster vaccine for whooping cough (pertussis) can reduce the amount of bacteria in the nose after intentional exposure. About 99 healthy adults who were vaccinated as children will receive either a pertussis booster or a control vaccine, then be exposed to the bacteria in a controlled setting. Researchers will track who gets colonized and how their bodies respond over 28 days.
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RadboudUMC
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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