Whooping cough : also known as pertussis.

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Whooping cough : also known as pertussis.

Published Date:

February 2013

Status:

current

Language:

English

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Corporate Authors:

American Academy of Family Physicians. . American Academy of Pediatrics. . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

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Description:

Offers a story from a family affected by pertussis. Describes symptoms of infection, benefits and risks of vaccination, details about the vaccine, and history of the disease.

What is whooping cough? -- Symptoms--sometimes the cough is the clue, but not always -- Whooping cough--most serious for the very young -- Whooping cough today -- Whooping cough vaccine for baby -- Whooping cough vaccines for pre-teens and adults.

Diseases and the vaccines that prevent them.

Updated February 2013.

Also called: Whooping cough for parents: in depth.

Document Type:

Pamphlet (or booklet)

Collection(s):

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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