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Guidance on public health strategies to prevent pertussis infection. Surveillance CDC tracks pertussis cases through a national system and enhanced surveillance activities.
- About Pertussis
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very...
- Postexposure Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
CDC supports providing PEP to all asymptomatic household...
- Treatment of Pertussis
A reasonable guideline is to treat. People 1 year of age and...
- Clinical Overview of Pertussis
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an acute...
- Treatment
Early antibiotic treatment for pertussis (whooping cough)...
- Whooping Cough Vaccine Recommendations
Key points. CDC recommends whooping cough (pertussis)...
- About Pertussis
2 Απρ 2024 · CDC supports providing PEP to all asymptomatic household contacts of a pertussis case within 21 days of onset of cough in the index patient. Within families, studies demonstrate that secondary attack rates are high, even when household contacts are current with pertussis vaccinations.
Prevention recommendations. CDC recommends vaccination and postexposure antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent pertussis. Specific guidance includes: Postexposure antimicrobial prophylaxis. Vaccine recommendations: DTaP, Tdap, and Td.
2 Απρ 2024 · A reasonable guideline is to treat. People 1 year of age and older within 3 weeks of cough onset. Infants younger than 1 year of age within 6 weeks of cough onset. Pregnant women (especially if near term) within 6 weeks of cough onset.
2 Απρ 2024 · Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Pertussis is a human disease and no animal or insect source, or vector is known to exist. CDC recommends vaccination and postexposure antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent pertussis. Cause.
Early antibiotic treatment for pertussis (whooping cough) may make the infection less serious. Sometimes treatment in a hospital may be necessary if symptoms become serious. Most whooping cough symptoms can be managed at home.
24 Σεπ 2024 · Key points. CDC recommends whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination for babies, children, preteens, pregnant women, and adults. Talk to your or your child's healthcare or vaccine provider if you have questions about whooping cough vaccines.