Pertussis, also commonly known as whooping cough, is a very highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella Pertussis. Pertussis can be a serious disease for people of all ages but especially for babies. Pertussis vaccines offer the best protection against this very contagious disease. One way to ensure the prevention of Pertussis is staying up to date with Pertussis vaccines. Pertussis can lead to violent and uncontrollable coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After cough fits, someone with Pertussis often needs to take deep breaths, which results in a “whooping” sound. Pertussis can affect people of all ages but can be very ...
