Pertussis

It causes severe bouts of coughing, which may be accompanied by vomiting and a whooping sound. Pertussis can last up to 3 months and is sometimes referred to as the ‘100 day cough.’ The symptoms are more obvious in children, because infants and adults are less likely to ‘whoop.’

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 Pertussis fact sheet for parents and caregivers