Welcome. Many people think that whooping cough is a childhood disease of the past. But whooping cough has been on the rise, especially among adolescents and adults. In 2005, 60 percent of cases were reported in people over the age of 10. Please click on the images below to learn more about whooping cough and how adolescents and adults can protect themselves.
Click here for some fast facts on whooping cough in adolescents and adults.
The information contained in the Pertussis.com Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your health care provider. There may be variations in treatment that your health care provider may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. Pertussis.com is an educational project by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP). Pertussis.com is made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from sanofi pasteur.
