Whooping Cough / Pertussis - Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) is a bacterial lung infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. Whooping cough gets its name from the characteristic "whoop" sound heard when inhaling between coughs. Find out about the signs and symptoms of whooping cough. Learn about the treatment of whooping cough and find out about whooping cough prevention.
Boostrix Vaccine for Whooping Cough / Pertussis - Whooping Cough Vaccine Boostrix - Boostrix Fact Sheet
Get the facts about the Boostrix vaccine for whooping cough / pertussis. Uses, indications, contraindications, and side effects of Boostrix are provided.
Get the facts about the Boostrix vaccine for whooping cough / pertussis. Uses, indications, contraindications, and side effects of Boostrix are provided.
What is Whooping Cough?
It is possible that you or your child may have whooping cough and not even know it. Why? Because the signs and symptoms associated with whooping cough are very similar to those of the common cold. Find out about whooping cough, including signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
It is possible that you or your child may have whooping cough and not even know it. Why? Because the signs and symptoms associated with whooping cough are very similar to those of the common cold. Find out about whooping cough, including signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Bordetella Pertussis - Whooping Cough Pathogen
What is the pathogen that causes whooping cough (pertussis)? How does Bordetella pertussis invade the respiratory system? How long is its incubation period? Find out the answers to these and other questions about Bordetella pertussis and whooping cough.
What is the pathogen that causes whooping cough (pertussis)? How does Bordetella pertussis invade the respiratory system? How long is its incubation period? Find out the answers to these and other questions about Bordetella pertussis and whooping cough.
Doctors Find Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccine Wears Off
Sixteen-year-old Zachary Graham was rushed to a lung specialist when his mother though his coughing spell would cause him to go into respiratory arrest. She later found that Zachary had Pertussis (also known as Whooping Cough). But, Zachary was vaccinated for Pertussis when he was baby, so how could this be?
Sixteen-year-old Zachary Graham was rushed to a lung specialist when his mother though his coughing spell would cause him to go into respiratory arrest. She later found that Zachary had Pertussis (also known as Whooping Cough). But, Zachary was vaccinated for Pertussis when he was baby, so how could this be?
What Does Whooping Cough Sound Like?
Listen to a recording of a 3 year old girl suffering from Whooping Cough. The characteristic "whoop" during inhalation can be heard.
Listen to a recording of a 3 year old girl suffering from Whooping Cough. The characteristic "whoop" during inhalation can be heard.
Improved Pertussis Vaccines: Enhancing Protection
Find out about the history of the pertussis vaccine and the new vaccine technology available.
Find out about the history of the pertussis vaccine and the new vaccine technology available.