3 year old sister of a neonate is suffering from peussis, which has been documented by isolation and culture of the organism. Most appropriate statement regarding this clinical situation is -
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If mother received peussis vaccine, the neonate is protected
Hyperrimmune globulin is indicated for the neonate
Erythromycin prophylaxis is indicated in the neonate
DPT vaccine is recommended for the elder child
Communicable diseases