Whooping cough ( pertussis ) immunisation service. Pertussis , commonly known as ‘whooping cough ’, is a disease of the respiratory tract caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It is highly infectious in unvaccinated people. In Australia , pertussis epidemics usually occur every 3–years. Vaccination is your best protection against whooping cough.
Some diseases can be prevented with different vaccines , so talk to your doctor about which one is appropriate for you.
In some states and territories, including NSW, ACT, Queensland and Victoria, pharmacists can also administer the whooping cough vaccine. For vaccinations for younger customers and children, please see your GP. All adults aged over years of age require a booster dose if years have passed since their last dose.
Infants and children: Receive a shot of DTaP at the ages of months, months, months, to months, and to 6. The kind of vaccines you need will depend on several factors, including: 1. Speak to your doctor or vaccination provider about your or your family’s specific needs. Some recommended vaccines are funded through the National Immunisation Program (NIP), or state and territory programs, while other vaccines can be purchased privately with a prescription. (more…)