A 3 year old patient is admitted with intense coughing fits and her parents tell you...

A 3 year old patient is admitted with intense coughing fits and her parents tell you that she has been vomiting after the especially intense fits. She appears cyanotic and after coughing several times, it sounds as though she is gasping for air. They tell you that they have opted out of vaccinating their child because they feel that it is unsafe.

What is likely the causative agent (pathogen) for this infection? (1 point)
What is the name of this disease? What vaccine (note her age) is given to prevent this disease? (2 points)
How would you educate the parents on the importance of vaccination (respectfully, of course)? (1 point)

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