For Pregnant Women

Get the Whooping Cough Vaccine While You Are Pregnant
You can give your baby some short-term protection in early life when he is most vulnerable.
Surround Babies with Protection
You can provide indirect protection to your baby by making sure everyone who is around him is up to date with their whooping cough vaccine.
Your Baby Needs Whooping Cough Vaccines on Time
You can help your baby start building her own protection against whooping cough by getting her vaccine on time.
Additional Information
Learn about the safety, side effects, and effectiveness of whooping cough vaccines.
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Vaccine Effectiveness
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Safety and Side Effects
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Page last reviewed: June 29, 2017