The best way to prevent pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is through vaccination.
Pertussis Prevention Through Vaccination
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends pertussis vaccination for everyone. Getting vaccinated is the most effective way to protect yourself and others from this highly contagious respiratory disease.
- Who should get vaccinated? The CDC recommends whooping cough vaccination for everyone.
- Vaccine Type: Pertussis vaccines are often combined with vaccines for other diseases, like tetanus and diphtheria. (Tdap and DTaP vaccines)
