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Whooping cough (pertussis) facts
- Whooping cough (pertussis) is an acute, highly contagious respiratory infection that is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.
- Whooping cough commonly affects infants and young children but can be prevented by immunization with pertussis vaccine.
- Adults may develop whooping cough as their immunity from childhood vaccines wears off over time.
- Clinical symptoms occur in three stages; the characteristic bursts of coughing are observed in the second, or paroxysmal, stage.
- Antibiotics can help reduce the severity of the disease when administered early in the course of the disease.
- Secondary bacterial pneumonia is the most common complication of whooping cough.
What is whooping cough? What is the history of whooping cough?
Whooping cough is a bacterial upper respiratory infection that leads to episodes of violent coughing. The d...
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Tripedia Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Tripedia (diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine) vaccine is indicated for active immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) as a five-dose series in infants and children 6 weeks to 7 years of age (prior to seventh birthday). Because of the substantial risks of complications from pertussis disease in infants, completion of a primary series of vaccine early in life is strongly recommended (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section).3
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Tripedia Patient Information: Side Effects
Keep track of any and all side effects your child has after receiving this vaccine. When the child receives the next booster dose, you will need to tell the doctor if the first shot caused any side effects. Getting diphtheria, tetanus, or pertussis disease is much riskier than getting DTaP vaccine. However, like any medicine, this vaccine, can cause side effects. The risk of DTaP vaccine causing a serious side effect is extremely small.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue,...
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