Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Whooping Cough is out of control in New Zealand

Please see below what you can do to protect yourself and your extended whanau from Pertussis.

Protecting your children from whooping cough starts during pregnancy. Whooping cough is highly contagious and can cause serious harm to newborn babies. You can protect your baby by getting vaccinated. It is most effective when given from 16 weeks in each pregnancy but is available and FREE from 13 weeks of every pregnancy. Click here for key messages when you are pregnant.

Family (Whanau)

Encourage your extended whanau of pregnant people, new babies and infants to be vaccinated. Click here for key messages on Pertussis.

If unsure or would like to book at nurse appointment email the nurses@greenwoodmedical.co.nz