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Parents:
Listen to whooping cough Frequently asked questions about whooping cough What should parents know about whooping cough 2007 Child Immunization Schedule Fact sheet
Health Care providers:
Whooping cough information from the CDC California Department of Health Services, Infectious Disease Branch General information pertussis.com
How to protect yourself:
Children need vaccines against whooping cough at 2, 4, 6, 15 months to be fully protected and boosters at 4-6 and 11-12 years of age (Tdap). If you are an adult up to 64 years of age ask your doctor about the new pertussis booster vaccine for adults (Tdap) Using appropriate respiratory hygiene can also reduce your risk of getting pertussis Fact sheet
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