Protect Babies from Whooping Cough Infographic

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Protect Babies from Whooping Cough (Text Version)

If you’re pregnant get a Tdap shot!

Whooping cough is deadly for babies

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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!

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Whooping cough cases across the U.S. have been on the rise since the 1980s.

Pregnant women need to get a Tdap shot

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Pregnant woman: I got my whooping cough vaccine and will encourage everyone caring for my baby to get a shot, too!

Mom: This vaccine helps protect you from whooping cough and passes some protection to your baby.

Create a circle of protection around your baby

4 out of 5 babies who get whooping cough catch it from someone at home*

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Everyone needs whooping cough vaccine:

Parents

Brothers & sisters

Childcare providers

Grandparents

* When source was identified

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 thru 18 months

4 thru 6 years

You can get whooping cough vaccines at a doctor’s office, local health department, or pharmacy

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www.cdc.gov/whoopingcough

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention