Pertussis in Adults

Key Facts 

• Pertussis, or whooping cough, is often thought of as a childhood disease, however it also impacts adults.
• Vaccination for pertussis is recommended for persons of all ages in the United States and is well below target for adults.
• It is especially important for high-risk adults to be vaccinated against pertussis, with recent data showing that adults with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be at increased risk.

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Whooping Cough in Adults

Pertussis is highly contagious. It is spread from person to person through close contact with someone who is infected via secretions from coughing and sneezing.  

Only 30% (less than a third) of adults in America report receiving a pertussis vaccine in the past 10 years leaving too many people vulnerable. Vaccination is the best way to help protect yourself against pertussis. Preventing pertussis also means reducing your risk of hospitalization, severe outcomes and death for high-risk individuals.  

Adults with Asthma and COPD are at Higher Risk for Complications

While anyone can get pertussis, adults living with asthma and COPD are at increased risk of infection and complications. Making sure your vaccinations are up to date is an important part of managing your chronic lung disease.