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Whooping Cough (pertussis) |
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Whooping cough is a serious disease caused by bacteria. It is called whooping cough because of the "whoop" heard when a person who has it gasps for breath. Whooping cough is also known as pertussis. |
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Whooping cough is spread through the air by coughing and sneezing. It is very contagious. |
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Whooping cough can trigger coughing so severe that it results in vomiting and broken ribs. The cough can last for weeks or months. More than half of babies younger than one year old who get whooping cough are hospitalized. Babies are the most likely to die from whooping cough or have complications such as seizures and brain damage. |
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Whooping cough is most dangerous for babies, but anyone can become seriously ill from it. |
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You can protect yourself (and others) by getting vaccinated. |
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| Whooping Cough Vaccine Schedule |
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| All babies, children, and teens should get vaccinated against whooping cough as part of their regular checkups. Pregnant women need a dose in every pregnancy. Adults should also get vaccinated against whooping cough to protect themselves, their families and friends, and babies they may be in contact with. Babies and children need to be vaccinated with DTaP vaccine, and older children, teens, and adults should receive Tdap vaccine. These vaccines protect against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough). |
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| Sounds of Pertussis |
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| Sounds of Pertussis website features personal stories, whooping cough symptoms, and vaccine information from the March of Dimes |
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Video Library |
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| Surviving Whooping Cough: Michelle's Story: Whooping cough is a dangerous disease that can be catastrophic for infants. This is one family's story of their newborn's battle against whooping cough and their message to the community. To learn more about what you can do to prevent whooping cough go to
www.silencewhoopingcough.org. |
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| >> view all whooping cough videos |
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| Personal Testimonies |
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| Stories of suffering and loss from whooping cough |
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| More Whooping Cough Information |
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| Vaccines and Your Baby |
| Brochure for parents about childhood immunizations, explains how vaccines work, answers common questions about vaccines, and lists additional resources |
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| This page was reviewed
on April 9, 2013 |
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Immunization Action Coalition • 1573 Selby Avenue, Suite 234 • Saint Paul, MN 55104 |
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The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC), a non-profit organization, works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. IAC also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, healthcare organizations, and government health agencies. |
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