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Pertussis: the green book, chapter 24

Pertussis (whooping cough) immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 March 2013
• Last updated: 28 June 2024 — See all updates

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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.

Published 20 March 2013
Last updated 28 June 2024 + show all updates

1. 28 June 2024

   Updated chapter to include the ADACEL vaccine and guidance on the management of outbreaks of pertussis.

2. 7 April 2016

   Updated to incorporate recent JCVI advice that maternal vaccination can now be given earlier, starting from gestational weeks 16.

3. 6 April 2016

   Revised chapter on whooping cough immunisation, part of 'Immunisation against infectious disease' (the Green Book).

4. 28 April 2015

   This chapter has been substantially rewritten to bring it into line with current information, policies and procedures.

5. 19 April 2013

   Updated the Body text to include a link to National Archives (chapter update patches) and NHS Choices.

6. 20 March 2013

   First published.