Mar 25, 2024 · Administer postexposure prophylaxis. If not receiving postexposure prophylaxis, restrict from contact (e.g., furlough, duty restriction, or reassignment) with patients and other …

Jun 16, 2025 · The table below shows the Transmission-Based Precautions that should be implemented in healthcare settings or by healthcare personnel when caring for infectious …

Wearing a surgical mask within 3 feet of the patient provides protection from the spread of pertussis. Often times, close household contacts are the source of the child’s infection; …

May 15, 2025 · Stay informed with news and resources on pertussis (whooping cough), including signs and symptoms, prevention strategies and more.

Isolation of asymptomatic contacts is not necessary. Symptomatic contacts should be treated as suspected pertussis. Assess whether the person is up-to-date with pertussis vaccination …

Aug 21, 2025 · There are two vaccines to protect against pertussis (as well as diphtheria and tetanus) available in the U.S.: DTaP and Tdap. Children younger than seven years old receive …

Provide regular education and training sessions for clinic staff on infection control practices, including recognition of pertussis symptoms, proper use of PPE, and adherence to isolation …

While antibiotics may prevent pertussis if given prior to symptom onset, there are no data to indicate that widespread use of PEP among contacts effectively controls or limits the scope of …

CDC provides information on pertussis for the public, healthcare providers, and others.

Controlling Spread of pertussis in the EPI Manual from the Iowa Department of Public Health.