Health Alerts, Advisories, Notifications, and Updates

• PDPH Update: Increased Pertussis Activity - 07/02/2012
• PDPH Advisory: Recommendations for Diagnosis and Control of Pertussis - 01/19/2012

Surveillance

• Pertussis, United States, 2001 – 2003

Vaccine Information

• CDC Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccination

• N/A

Reporting to PDPH

Report pertussis cases to PDPH by calling 215-685-6748 during business hours or complete this disease reporting form and fax the form to 215-238-6947.

Health Educational Materials

• PDPH Pertussis Fact Sheet 2011
• Parents: Protect Yourself and Your Children From Whooping Cough!
• Pertussis: Questions and Answers

Links and Resources

• Pertussis.com – Comprehensive website on pertussis from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
• CDC Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases Pertussis Page

Guidelines for Management and Control

Pertussis Guidelines
Healthcare Facilities	PDPH Recommendations for Diagnosis and Control of Pertussis - 01/31/2008 Guidelines for the Control of Pertussis Outbreaks Immunization for Healthcare Workers
Schools	CDC Yellow Book Pertussis Section