Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an illness that causes a severe cough and may last for months. It can be especially dangerous in infants. Vaccination is the best protection against whooping cough.
Whooping Cough Activity and Surveillance
Pertussis Weekly Update (PDF)
This weekly report includes the current number of whooping cough cases for the state and for each county.
Visit the Pertussis Resources for Public Health Partners webpage for reporting and testing guidelines resources.
Visit the Notifiable Conditions – Pertussis webpage for a summary of pertussis and the rationale for reporting this condition.
About the Vaccine
Resources and Materials
- Key Pertussis/Whooping Cough Messages for Providers (PDF)
- Whooping Cough Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Whooping Cough is Serious Handout | English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF) | Russian (PDF) | Vietnamese (PDF)
- Think they’re too old for immunizations? Think again. Handout (PDF)
- Grandparents – Protect your loved ones against flu and whooping cough (PDF)
- Flu and Tdap Vaccine for Healthcare Workers Flyer (PDF)
- CDC Pink Book Textbook Chapter on Pertussis (PDF)