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An undetected infection during pregnancy can cause premature birth.
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Sounds of Pertussis
Sanofi Pasteur and the March of Dimes are working together on the Sounds of Pertussis campaign to raise awareness about pertussis, also known as whooping cough. We’re letting parents and caregivers know how important it is that they get vaccinated with an adult Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis) booster vaccine.
Pertussis is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that can last for weeks. The disease is usually more severe in babies and young children, who will often experience severe coughing that can be followed by a “whooping” sound as they gasp for air.
Babies start pertussis vaccinations at 2 months of age, but they may not be fully protected against the disease until they’ve had at least three doses of an infant DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis) vaccine. Because family members frequently pass pertussis to babies, getting vaccinated is a simple way for adults to help protect themselves and to prevent transmitting the disease to vulnerable babies.
To learn more about the campaign, visit SoundsofPertussis.com.
