Whooping cough (pertussis) causes severe coughing fits and is especially dangerous for young babies. Vaccination is particularly important in pregnancy to protect newborns.
Strongly recommended in every pregnancy (usually from 16 weeks) to protect the newborn, and as a booster for those in close contact with young babies.
A single dose, repeated in each pregnancy.
In each pregnancy, and as advised for close contacts of newborns.
A single injection, often combined with diphtheria, tetanus and polio.
Several years; in pregnancy, protection passes to your baby.
Usually mild — a sore arm or mild fever.
Postpone if unwell with a fever, and tell us about any severe allergy.
Whooping cough causes exhausting coughing fits and can be life-threatening for young babies. Vaccination in pregnancy protects newborns before they can be vaccinated themselves.
Everything you need to know about the whooping cough vaccination.
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