If you are pregnant or a caregiver for an infant, ask for the Tdap (pertussis) vaccination!
Deadly for Babies
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a respiratory infection that can cause severe coughing or trouble breathing. About half of infants who get whooping cough are hospitalized!
Create a circle of protection around your baby. Four out of five babies who get whooping cough catch it from someone at home.
Everyone needs to be vaccinated:
Brothers
Childcare Providers
Grandparents
Parents
Sisters
Doses of Vaccine
Make sure your baby gets all 5 doses of whooping cough vaccine on time.
Your baby needs whooping cough vaccine at:
2 months
4 months
6 months
15 through 18 months
4 through 6 years
Get vaccinated from your healthcare provider or at one of our clinics.