n.百日咳

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease.
百日咳，也就是俗称的咳嗽，是一种高度传染性的呼吸道疾病。
The infant was vaccinated against pertussis to prevent the severity of the illness.
婴儿接种了百日咳疫苗以防止疾病的严重程度。
Symptoms of pertussis typically include a hacking cough followed by a deep, whooping sound.
百日咳的典型症状包括一阵阵剧烈的咳嗽后接着是深深的“呵欠”声。
Pertussis outbreaks can occur in unvaccinated communities, highlighting the importance of vaccination.
未接种疫苗的社区可能会爆发百日咳，这强调了接种疫苗的重要性。
Early diagnosis and treatment of pertussis are crucial for reducing its severity and transmission.
早期诊断和治疗百日咳对于减轻其严重性和传播至关重要。
Public health measures, like mandatory vaccinations, are essential in controlling the spread of pertussis.
公共卫生措施，如强制接种疫苗，对于控制百日咳的传播至关重要。
Children under five years old are particularly vulnerable to the severe complications of pertussis.
五岁以下的儿童特别容易遭受百日咳的严重并发症。
Pertussis can be treated with antibiotics, but its effects can last for months after initial infection.
百日咳可以通过抗生素治疗，但其影响可能在最初感染后持续数月。
In some cases, adults who catch pertussis can experience lingering cough that persists for weeks.
一些情况下，成人感染百日咳后可能会经历持续数周的顽固性咳嗽。
Education campaigns about the importance of booster shots for pertussis prevention are ongoing.
关于百日咳预防接种加强针重要性的教育活动正在进行中。