Guidance
Pertussis: the green book, chapter 24
Pertussis (whooping cough) immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.
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- 20 March 2013
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Pertussis: the green book, chapter 24
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Chapter 24 update patches, for editions prior to 2013
Whooping cough is a highly infectious disease that is usually caused by Bordetella pertussis. A similar illness is caused by B. parapertussis, but this is not preventable with presently available vaccines.
The complete immunisation schedule detailing when to give doses is available.
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Published 20 March 2013
Last updated 2810 June 2024
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Details
Chapter 24 update patches, for editions prior to 2013
Whooping cough is a highly infectious disease that is usually caused by Bordetella pertussis. A similar illness is caused by B. parapertussis, but this is not preventable with presently available vaccines.
The complete immunisation schedule detailing when to give doses is available.
Updates to this page
Published 20 March 2013
Last updated