Health Information Portal (HIP)

Pertussis

Topic	Priority Priority Alert Conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate action or attention. Advisory Provides important information for a specific incident or situation; may not require immediate action. Notification Provides information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action. Update Provides updated information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action.	Date of Alert
Increase in Pertussis Cases	Advisory	May 1, 2024
Cluster of Pertussis at a Philadelphia School	Alert	Nov 21, 2019
Increased Pertussis Activity	Update	Jul 2, 2012
Pertussis in a Philadelphia Elementary School and Increased Community Transmission	Advisory	May 5, 2008
Recommendations for Diagnosis and Control of Pertussis	Notification	Jan 31, 2008

Surveillance

• Pertussis, United States, 2001 – 2003

Vaccine Information

• CDC Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccination

Diagnosis & Management

• N/A

Resources

For Healthcare Providers:

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

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

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

For Patients and Community Members:

Posters:

There are no posters for Pertussis.