Guidance

Pertussis (whooping cough): factsheet for healthcare workers exposed to pertussis

Immunisation of health professionals during whooping cough outbreaks.

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This document was withdrawn while it is being updated. For the latest guidance please see Guidance on the management of cases of pertussis in England during the re-emergence of pertussis in 2024.

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[Withdrawn] Information for healthcare workers exposed to whooping cough

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As a healthcare worker you might pass on whooping cough infection to vulnerable patients if you get it yourself.

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Published 1 June 2013

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