whooping cough

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a serious respiratory infection that can be life-threatening for young babies. At Akasi Pharmacy in Bexleyhealth, we regularly speak to expectant parents who want to understand how they can protect their newborn before they are old enough to be vaccinated themselves. The pertussis vaccine given during pregnancy is … Whooping Cough in Babies: How the Pertussis Vaccine Protects Newborns