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Help spread the word about whooping cough prevention What is whooping cough? Whooping cough (also called pertussis) is caused by an infection with a bacteria. Whooping cough is a very contagious disease. What are the symptoms of whooping cough? • Whooping cough can start with cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, mild cough, and fever • The cough can become more severe after 1 to 2 weeks with: – coughing fits that can make it hard to breathe, eat, or sleep – vomiting after coughing fits – exhaustion (very tired) after coughing fits – coughing fits that can last for 10 weeks • Recovery is slow, and fits of coughing may return Who can get whooping cough? Anyone can get whooping cough – infants, children, teenagers, and adults. • Whooping cough is most serious for infants. How is whooping cough spread? • People with whooping cough usually spread the disease by coughing or sneezing while near others, who then breathe in the bacteria How can you help protect yourself against whooping cough? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that vaccination is the best way to help protect against whooping cough. • Young children are routinely vaccinated against whooping cough along with diphtheria and tetanus (DTaP). But the protection can fade over time • People aged 11 and older can get a booster shot called Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis). This can help to provide continued protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough Vaccination with Tdap may be especially important for certain people who haven’t previously received it: • New mothers, before leaving the hospital • People in close contact with infants less than 1 year old (eg, parents, grandparents, and child-care providers) • Healthcare workers If you are pregnant ask your healthcare provider if Tdap vaccination is right for you. Vaccination may not result in protection for every person vaccinated. • Babies and young children may get whooping cough from older children or adults who don’t realize they have it Ask your healthcare provider if Tdap vaccination is right for you. This material was developed by GlaxoSmithKline. ©2013 The GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies All rights reserved. Printed in USA. HM3556R0 January 2013