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Pertussis


Health Alerts
Surveillance
Vaccines
Diagnostic/Treatment
Reporting
Health Education
Links and Resources
Guidelines


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

Diagnostics and Treatment

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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


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