Guidance

Pertussis outbreaks in nurseries and educational settings

Guidelines for pertussis outbreaks in nurseries and educational settings.

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
18 August 2023

Applies to England

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Guidelines for pertussis outbreaks in nurseries and educational settings

Ref: UKHSA publication gateway number GOV-14717

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Recommended antibiotics for chemoprophylaxis or treatment

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Template letter to parents or guardians – vaccination recommended

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Template letter to parents or guardians – no vaccination recommended

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Template letter to healthcare services informing them of outbreak

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Details

Advice for health protection teams (HPTs) in the management of pertussis outbreaks in schools and nurseries, including information on:

  • management of pertussis outbreaks
  • case and contact definitions
  • use of chemoprophylaxis and vaccination
  • laboratory testing
  • template letters
Published 18 August 2023

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