Clinicians
Early treatment of pertussis with antibiotics is most effective for preventing symptoms. Vaccination is the best way to protect against pertussis.
Disease Specifics
Treatment
Clinical Features
Clinical Complications
Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing
Prevention
Provider Education
Photos of Pertussis
Infant Pertussis: Pediatric Clinicians Play a Critical Role
Pediatric clinicians play a critical role in preventing, recognizing, and treating infant pertussis.
Page last reviewed: August 4, 2022