What does the whooping cough vaccine do?

Pertussis vaccines protect babies, children and adults from a respiratory disease called whooping cough. Whooping cough causes uncontrollable, violent coughing fits. In babies, it can cause severe complications.

Who needs the whooping cough vaccine?

CDC recommends whooping cough vaccination for all babies and children, preteens and teens, and pregnant women. Adults who have never received a dose of Tdap should also get vaccinated against pertussis. Talk with your or your child’s healthcare professional if you have questions about whooping cough vaccines.

Are whooping cough vaccinations necessary?

Do adults need to be vaccinated against whooping cough? Yes. It’s important that people of all ages receive vaccination and regular booster shots for whooping cough. Whooping cough (pertussis) is the result of a serious bacterial infection.

What age is whooping cough vaccine given?

CDC routinely recommends DTaP at 2, 4, and 6 months, at 15 through 18 months, and at 4 through 6 years. CDC routinely recommends Tdap for children ages 7 through 10 years who are not fully vaccinated (see note 1) against pertussis: Single dose of Tdap for those not fully vaccinated (see note 1) or.

What shots do adults need to be around a newborn?

I do. All close contacts to the newborn should be vaccinated with the annual influenza vaccine at least 2 weeks before meeting the baby. They should also have had Tdap in the last 10 years. If they have not received that vaccine, they should get a Tdap booster at least 2 weeks before meeting the baby.

Should my nanny get vaccinated?

Everyone who cares for the baby (for example, parents, siblings, teachers, babysitters, nannies) should get vaccinated during each flu season.

Do you have to pay for whooping cough vaccine?

Free whooping cough vaccine is available for pregnant women. The vaccine is usually given to pregnant women at 28 weeks (can be given anytime between 20-32 weeks) of each pregnancy and should be given as early as possible (from 20 weeks) to women who have been identified as being at high risk of early delivery.

Do adults get whooping cough?

Scientific studies suggest that up to 1 in 20 adults with a cough that lasts for more than two or three weeks may have pertussis. The severity of symptoms may vary in adults. Symptoms are often less severe in adults who have gained some protection against whooping cough from a previous immunization or infection.