Whooping Cough

Disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, characterized by episodes of coughing.

Transmission

Through respiratory droplets emitted during coughing or sneezing.

Symptoms

Severe coughing fits, vomiting, difficulty breathing.

Risks

Severe respiratory complications, particularly in infants.

Vaccines

Available in Switzerland.

Infantrix DTPa-HBV
Infantrix DTPa-IPV
Pentacoq
Pentavac
Prohibit DTP
Tetracoq
Tetramune
Tetravac
Vaxelis