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Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It primarily affects infants and young children but can also infect older children and adults.

The main causes of pertussis are :

• Bacterial Infection
• Airborne Transmission: The infection spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
• Close Contact: Prolonged close contact with an infected person increases the risk of transmission.

The symptoms of whooping cough usually develop within 5 to 10 days after exposure but can sometimes take up to three weeks to appear. The illness typically progresses through three stages:

1. Catarrhal Stage (1-2 weeks):
   • Mild coughing
   • Runny nose
   • Sneezing
   • Low-grade fever
   • Resembling common cold symptoms
2. Paroxysmal Stage (1-6 weeks, may extend to 10 weeks):
   • Severe coughing fits (paroxysms) followed by a high-pitched “whoop” sound when inhaling
   • Vomiting after coughing fits
   • Exhaustion after coughing fits
   • Cyanosis (bluish skin) due to lack of oxygen during intense coughing spells
3. Convalescent Stage (2-3 weeks):
   • Gradual recovery
   • Decreasing cough frequency and severity
   • Susceptibility to other respiratory infections

Whooping cough can be particularly dangerous for infants and young children, leading to complications such as pneumonia, seizures, and in severe cases, death. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent whooping cough.

The vaccine for whooping cough comes as Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio 

Dose

Adults And Children From 3 Years and over

A single injection of one (0.5ml) dose

Medication

Boostrix-IPV

Repevax

You cannot receive the vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to it or any of its components in the past, or if you currently have a fever or pregnant.