WEBPertussis (whooping cough) is a serious disease for babies. Adults and older children can spread pertussis to babies. Pertussis is very contagious. It can cause serious illness. and even death. About half of infants who get the disease are hospitalized.
WEBBabies and young children can stop breathing or develop severe coughing bouts that end with vomiting or gasping for breath. People of all ages can get whooping cough and can spread it to babies. Adults often just have a mild cough that lingers.
About Whooping Cough Outbreaks | Whooping Cough | CDC
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Whooping cough is an endemic (common) disease in the United States. There are peaks in reported cases of whooping cough every few years. Outbreaks of this contagious respiratory illness are frequent. They can occur in many different settings including: Schools and childcare centers. Hospitals. Large geographic areas. 2024 trends
Public Health Considerations for Pertussis | Whooping Cough | CDC
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Posters, fact sheets, and videos. View and download materials to use with the public. Guidance on public health strategies to prevent pertussis infection.
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WEBPertussis. What is pertussis? Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) is one of the most contagious diseases around. Caused by a bacterium (Bordetella pertussis), whooping cough makes children cough uncontrollably.
Whooping cough - poster and joint statement from RCPCH, …
WEBJun 7, 2024 · Symptoms: Whooping cough can affect babies, children and adults. It starts like many viral illnesses with cold-like symptoms: a runny nose and coughing spasms with worsening severity sometimes worse at night or with a gasping sound, ‘whoop’ and occasionally difficulty in breathing.
Pertussis - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBNov 26, 2023 · Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. In 2018, there were more than 151 000 cases of pertussis globally. Pertussis spreads easily from person to person mainly through droplets produced by coughing or sneezing.
Whooping Cough Vaccine Recommendations | Whooping Cough …
WEBAug 2, 2024 · CDC recommends whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination for babies, children, preteens, pregnant women, and adults. Talk to your or your child's healthcare or vaccine provider if you have questions about whooping cough vaccines.
WEBWhooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a contagious disease that can be passed easily from person to person. It is very serious for babies and can cause them to cough so much that they cannot breathe. Hundreds of babies are hospitalized each year for whooping cough, and some die from it.
WEBWhooping cough—or pertussis—is a very serious respiratory (in the lungs and breathing tubes) infection caused by the pertussis bacteria. It causes violent coughing you can’t stop. Whooping cough is most harmful for young babies and can be deadly. The DTaP vaccine protects against whooping cough. What are the symptoms of whooping cough?
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