Can it cause whooping cough?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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No. It does not contain live Bordetella pertussis and cannot cause whooping cough.

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diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccine · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

No. It does not contain live Bordetella pertussis and cannot cause whooping cough.

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