Medication to prevent whooping cough after close contact with a person with the illness
Only $25 for a virtual consult
Only $25 for a virtual consult
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Exposure to whooping cough occurs when an individual comes in close contact with an infected person’s respiratory droplets through coughing or sneezing. Vaccination is the best protection, but infants and those not vaccinated are at higher risk.
Common symptoms
Symptoms of whooping cough may include:
Get a personalized care plan
Your provider will design a treatment plan tailored just for you. They may recommend the following, as medically appropriate:
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Message your provider with any follow-up medical questions after receiving your treatment plan.
