Vaccines Protect Against Pertussis(Whooping Cough)

Vaccines Protect Against Pertussis(Whooping Cough)

Vaccines protect against Pertussis(Whooping Cough)

 Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacteriumBordetella pertussis.

   Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After fits of many coughs, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breathes which result in a "whooping" sound.

The best way to protect against pertussis is immunization

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