Increasing number of whooping cough cases

In 2024, Australia has experienced a surge in whooping cough cases. It’s serious for babies and children but can affect people of all ages.

Free vaccination against whooping cough is available under the National Immunisation Program for:

  • Children aged 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 18 months and 4 years.
  • Adolescents aged 12-13 years through school-based vaccination programs.
  • Pregnant women (ideally between 20-32 weeks).

Health professionals play a vital role in protecting patients from serious complications of whooping cough.

Understand the vaccine eligibility

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