Whooping Cough (pertussis)
Whooping cough is a serious infection that causes a long coughing illness. It spreads easily between people. Whooping cough can be very serious for pēpi, tamariki and older adults.
What are the symptoms of whooping cough?
The first symptoms of whooping cough usually appear around one week after being infected and are similar to a common cold:
blocked or runny nose
mild fever
sneezing
coughing.
After around one week, the typical 'whooping cough' bouts appear – these are uncontrollable coughing fits that can last for several minutes, with a thick mucus that can cause vomiting or choking. Young pēpi may turn blue after bad coughing spasms.
The gasping or 'whooping' sound in between coughing fits is common but doesn't happen for everyone who catches whooping cough.
Contact
Email: enquiries@teroopuwaiora.nz
Ph: (09) 277 4513
Text: 022 672 5878
PO Box 76671
Manukau 2104
