Whooping Cough Vaccine

• Whooping cough cases are surging in Canada. What’s going on?

  Quebec has seen the biggest spike in cases, with more than 11,600 reported so far this year, up from the annual average of 562 cases between 2015 and 2019.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2024
  
• Whooping cough outbreak declared in eastern Newfoundland

  Officials say whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can be prevented through routine childhood vaccinations and treated with antibiotics.

  Health

  May 10, 2024
  
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• Remember to get your vaccine booster — adults can lose immunity as they age

  A new study from Public Health Ontario has shown how immunizations you receive as a child can lose its effectiveness into your adult years.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2019
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• Vaccine for pregnant women to prevent whooping cough in infants now free in Alberta

  The Alberta government is encouraging pregnant women to take advantage of a new vaccination program to prevent whooping cough in infants.

  Health

  Feb 20, 2019
• Whooping cough cases jump to 304 amid south zone outbreak

  Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial infection which can be very serious for young children. In infants, the illness can be fatal.

  Health

  Jul 7, 2017
• Parents in Calgary Zone schools warned of potential whooping cough risk

  The best way to protect yourself against pertussis is to be vaccinated, according to AHS. The vaccine is available for infants, older children, teenagers and adults. 

  Health

  Jun 1, 2017