WHOOPING COUGH

• Also called pertussis
• Contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways.

Symptoms

• Vomiting
• Blue or purple skin around the mouth
• Dehydration
• Low-grade fever
• Breathing difficulties
• Runny nose
• Nasal congestion
• Red, watery eyes
• Cough

Causes

• Caused by bacteria
• Tiny germ-laden droplets

Risk factors

• Children
• Previous infection
• Vaccination wears off
• Diagnostic Tests
• Nose/throat culture,test
• X-ray of chest
• Blood test
• Treatments
• Antibiotics
• Pain killers
• Intravenous (IV) fluids for dehydration
• Medication
• Vaccinations
• Boosters
• Paracetamol
• Ibuprofen

Prevention

• Vaccines
• Boosters
• Cover your or your child’s mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing and sneezing.
• Dispose of used tissues immediately.
• Wash your and your child’s hands regularly with soap and water.