Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Diagnosis and management.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Infectious Diseases

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Confirmation of Diagnosis for Whooping Cough
National
CKS: Management of Whooping Cough
National
CKS: Whooping cough
National
CKS: Whooping Cough
National
NICE guideline [NG180]
National
Pertussis: guidelines for public health management
National
Pertussis: Guidelines for Public Health Management - GOV.UK
National
Clinical Overview of Pertussis | Whooping Cough | CDC
Local
Clinical Practice Guidelines : Whooping cough (pertussis)
Local
Pertussis (whooping cough) – CDNA National Guidelines for Public Health Units
Local
Pertussis (whooping cough) | The Australian Immunisation Handbook
Local
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | Whooping Cough | CDC
Local
Pertussis Vaccination Recommendations | Whooping Cough | CDC
Local
Postexposure Antimicrobial Prophylaxis | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | CDC
Local
Treatment of Pertussis | Whooping Cough | CDC
Local