Whooping Cough

Protect yourself and the people around you against whooping cough (pertussis), a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways. While it can affect anyone, it's especially serious for newborn babies, which is why vaccination matters most for expectant parents and those in close contact with very young infants. Whooping cough often starts with cold-like symptoms before developing into severe, prolonged coughing fits that can last for weeks.