Whooping cough is highly contagious and is most harmful to babies. Whooping cough begins like a cold. Symptoms can start a few days to several weeks after exposure. Early symptoms last 1 to 2 weeks and include:.
Symptoms vary in babies and children, teenagers, and adults. For instance, babies cough less and are more likely to have apnea and turn blue. Whooping cough is caused by certain germs, or bacteria. You can get whooping cough if you breathe in these bacteria. It spreads between people when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You also can get it by touching an infected person or surface. You should see your doctor if you or someone around you might have whooping cough.
Your doctor will review your symptoms and listen to your cough. There are several tests to confirm whooping cough. A lab will check the swab for whooping cough bacteria. Your doctor also may want to get a blood sample or take a chest X-ray. Vaccination is the best way to prevent whooping cough. The pertussis vaccine DTaP, Tdap is part of the recommended vaccine schedule for children and adults. Adults should get a pertussis booster every years. Pregnant women and those in close contact with babies should be vaccinated.
Your doctor will most likely prescribe antibiotics. On this page. Symptoms of whooping cough Complications of whooping cough Causes of whooping cough Diagnosis of whooping cough Treatment for whooping cough Immunisation against whooping cough Immunisation and HALO Where to get help.
Immunisation is the best way to reduce the risk of whooping cough. Symptoms of whooping cough Whooping cough begins with symptoms similar to those of a cold. These can rapidly progress to include: severe cough — occurs in bouts characteristic 'whooping' sound on inhalation vomiting at the end of a bout of coughing apnoea — the child stops breathing for periods of time and may go blue. Complications of whooping cough Whooping cough is most serious in babies under 12 months of age.
Some of the complications of whooping cough in young babies include: haemorrhage bleeding apnoea stopping breathing for periods of time pneumonia inflammation of the brain convulsions fits and coma permanent brain damage death.
Causes of whooping cough The Bordetella pertussis bacterium is spread by airborne droplets from the upper respiratory tract when the infected person coughs or sneezes and is highly infectious. Diagnosis of whooping cough Whooping cough needs to be diagnosed and treated immediately.
Tests used to diagnose whooping cough may include: medical history including immunisation status physical examination blood tests swabs of the nose and throat for laboratory testing. Treatment for whooping cough In its early stages, the symptoms of whooping cough can be reduced by taking antibiotics.
Immunisation against whooping cough In Victoria, the whooping cough vaccine is only available in a number of combined vaccines that also contain protection against other serious and potentially fatal diseases. In Victoria, immunisation against whooping cough is free for: children at two from six weeks , four and six months of age — in the form of a diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b Hib vaccine six-in-one vaccine children at 18 months of age — in the form of a diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough vaccine three-in-one vaccine children at four years of age — in the form of a diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and polio vaccine four-in-one vaccine adolescents in Year 7 at secondary school or age equivalent — adolescents receive a booster dose of diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough vaccine three-in-one vaccine.
The dose can also be given by a doctor or at a council community immunisation session pregnant women from 20 weeks gestation — during every pregnancy, from 20 weeks gestation, pregnant women receive a dose of diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough vaccine three-in-one vaccine partners of women in the third trimester of pregnancy, if the partner has not received a whooping-cough-containing booster in the last ten years parents or guardians, if their baby is under six months of age and they have not received a whooping-cough-containing vaccine in the last ten years.
Free catch-up immunisations are also available in Victoria for people who have not been fully vaccinated, including: all people aged up to 19 years refugees and other humanitarian entrants aged 20 years and over vulnerable citizens. Adult immunisation against whooping cough The whooping cough vaccine for adults also contains diphtheria and tetanus protection in a combination vaccine. Adults who should be vaccinated with whooping cough vaccine if they have not had a dose in the last 10 years include: childcare workers healthcare workers pregnant women from 20 weeks gestation, in every pregnancy any adult who wants to reduce their likelihood of becoming ill with whooping cough family members, grandparents and people in contact with infants less than six months of age, including other household members all adults aged 65 years and older adults needing a tetanus boost at any time, and at 50 years of age when tetanus boosting is recommended travellers people with a history of whooping cough infection — people who have had whooping cough are still recommended to receive whooping cough vaccine as scheduled.
The following people should have a booster dose of whooping cough vaccine every ten years: all adults working with infants and young children less than four years of age all healthcare workers. Pregnancy and whooping cough immunisation A combination vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough is recommended from 20 to 32 weeks gestation in every pregnancy and at any time up to delivery.
If you would like more information, ask your doctor. Immunisation and HALO The immunisations you may need are decided by your health, age, lifestyle and occupation. Where to get help Your doctor In an emergency, always call triple zero Emergency department of your nearest hospital Your local government immunisation service Maternal and Child Health Line 24 hours Tel.
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis whooping cough , hepatitis B, poliomyelitis polio and haemophilus influenzae type b Hib — immunisation information , , Department of Health and Human Services, Victorian Government.
National Immunisation Program Schedule. Pre-immunisation checklist — what to tell your doctor or nurse before immunisation , , Department of Health and Human Services, Victorian Government. Give feedback about this page.
Was this page helpful? Yes No. View all infections. Related information. Support groups Whooping cough vaccine and your pregnancy. Pertussis whooping cough.
Vaccines protect your baby against diseases which can cause disability and even death. Children can develop allergic reactions to food. This article discusses the symptoms and treatment of food allergy and differentiates food allergy from food intolerance.
Equip yourself with these facts on childhood vaccines and find out why vaccinating your child is important. Falls and accidents are part of growing up, but they can get serious. This makes it crucial that parents know how to spot the signs of a fracture and seek medical attention early. Asthma is a chronic illness affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. What happens when your baby has taken too much medicine? Returning to some semblance of normalcy may be on the horizon, but what about women who are pregnant or are breastfeeding?
Learn why pre-natal screenings are important and how it can help pregnant mothers achieve a full-term pregnancy. Deciding whether a natural or caesarean delivery is right for you is a question you should discuss with your doctor.
Especially when it considers your personal circumstances and medical history. Cystoscopy is a procedure done to evaluate your urinary bladder and urethra. You can prepare for this procedure by understanding what it is for and how it is done. Due to the demands of dancing, it is no surprise that more than half of the injuries dancers sustain are to the foot and ankle. Practicing self-isolation can be hard for us adults, much less our children.
Learn how to manage behavioural issues in children at home. Feeling the cramps in the weeks that baby could be due? It could be a sign of labour, or just some Braxton Hicks contractions. Minor burns are usually not serious and can be treated at home.
Read on to find out how to care for your burn. If you experience pain or pass blood as you pee, you might have picked up a urinary tract infection. This unpleasant condition can be effectively treated if discovered early. Unlike antihistamines which only treat allergy symptoms, allergy shots and allergy drops treat the allergy itself, and can provide lasting relief from allergies. As the parent of a child with eczema, you know the frustration this condition can bring.
Learn how you can better manage eczema with tips from a paediatrician in this article. Learn how to tell if your red, itchy eyes are due to an allergy or an infection and the different ways to treat them. What are kidney stones and are they a serious condition?
Your pregnancy journey will involve many prenatal tests and scans. If your family member falls, what should you do? Do you know the difference between a cold and a sinus infection? They may share some symptoms but are the results of very different causes.
Here's what to look out for. The news of your pregnancy can stir up many emotions and questions. Getting answers to the right questions can help put you at ease during pregnancy.
We decipher common but sometimes confusing medical jargon.
0コメント