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Get a Whooping Cough Vaccine

Get a Whooping Cough Vaccination

We provide a full range of travel vaccinations and medication

Whooping Cough vaccine

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria. Known for severe coughing fits followed by a “whoop” sound, it primarily affects infants but can infect all ages.

Vaccination with DTaP for children and Tdap for older individuals is crucial for prevention, though outbreaks still highlight the need for high vaccination rates.

Vaccination Pricing

£90 – 1 dose required

Signs & Symptoms

Spread through respiratory droplets, early symptoms resemble a cold, progressing to intense coughing and breathing difficulties.

Severe cases, especially in infants, can lead to pneumonia and seizures.

Prevention

  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
  • Stay away from individuals known to have whooping cough or showing signs of respiratory infections.
  • Use a tissue or your elbow to cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

  • Difficulty breathing

  • Consult a healthcare provider if you or your child exhibits symptoms of whooping cough.

James Pharmacy & Travel Clinic

General Contact & Travel Vaccination

Tel: 01242 522 880

Email: cheltenhamtravelclinic@raylane.co.uk

19 St Georges Road, Cheltenham GL50 3DT

Wymans Brook Pharmacy & Travel Clinic

General Contact & Travel Vaccination

Tel: 01242 221 988

Email: cheltenhamtravelclinic@raylane.co.uk

Unit 1, Windyridge Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4RA

The Vaccination

Ages (Years) Doses Required Schedule
Pregnant women (over 18 yrs) between 16-38 weeks 1 –
10 yrs and over* 1 –

* have not received a dose of a whooping cough-containing vaccine in the last five years and no tetanus-diphtheria-inactivated polio vaccine (Td-IPV) in the preceding month.

Pregnant women over 18 years of age. Ideally vaccinate between 16-38 weeks of pregnancy.

Yes. Your baby will still need to be vaccinated according to the normal NHS vaccination schedule when they reach 2 months old.

An injection in the upper arm.

Serious side effects from the whooping cough vaccine are rare. Common side effects include redness and swelling at the site of injection, headache, and mild muscle pain.

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The Cheltenham Travel Clinic offers a wide range of vaccines and travel vaccinations.

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