Name: Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccination

Description: The whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine protects against a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection. Recommended by UK JCVI during pregnancy (from 16 weeks) and as part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule.

Price: 75

Currency: GBP

Dose: 1

Age From: 0

Age To: 99

Timing: For full protection, 14 days before travel.

Effectiveness: Vaccines are about 80%-90% effective for preventing severe disease in children.

Duration: The vaccination is normally administered as three doses at 2, 3 and 4 months of age.

Timing Note: Whooping cough is included in the routine UK childhood schedule (as 6-in-1 and 4-in-1 boosters) and is offered to pregnant women from 16 weeks to protect newborns.

Effectiveness Note: The studies show that pertussis vaccines are about 80%-90% effective for preventing severe disease in children. Protection is strongest right after a vaccination, but it gradually decreases over time. In the case where a vaccinated individual becomes infected, they are usually characterized by mild symptoms. Boosters are effective in bringing back the protection level to normal.

Duration Note: children get 5 Vaccination shots which are given by the age of 6 and hence it is administered as a component of the DTaP vaccine during childhood and Tdap for adolescents and adults.

High Risk Areas: Worldwide – whooping cough is present in every country Higher risk during outbreaks, particularly in areas with lower vaccination coverage

Traveller Risk Factors: Pregnant women (16 weeks onwards) Infants and young children Adults in close contact with newborns Healthcare workers Travellers to outbreak areas

Protection Title: Vaccination reduces the spread of infection in the community.

Protection Description: The pertussis vaccine is designed to train the body's immune system to identify the bacteria that cause whooping cough. This helps the body reply quickly if exposed. Vaccination reduces the spread of infection in the community. It additionally protects toddlers and inclined people via herd immunity.

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