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\nWhooping cough, or pertussis, can be a serious disease for people of all ages but especially for babies. Whooping cough vaccines offer the best protection against this very contagious disease.
\nMake sure you and your loved ones are up to date with your whooping cough vaccines.
\nTwo vaccines in the United States help prevent whooping cough: DTaP and Tdap. These vaccines also provide protection against tetanus and diphtheria.
\nThe vaccine recommended for someone depends on their age.
\nLearn more about CDC\u2019s whooping cough vaccine recommendations.
\nMost people who get a whooping cough vaccine do not have any serious problems with it. However, side effects can occur. Most side effects are mild, meaning they do not affect daily activities.
\nLearn about the most common side effects of whooping cough vaccines:
\n \nCDC recommends all women get a whooping cough vaccine during each pregnancy. Learn more about whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy.
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