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Whooping cough

Whooping cough is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection with a prolonged course; a vaccine is available to prevent the disease and, in particular, to prevent its transmission to infants who are at high risk.

Our missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of pertussis

  • Assessing and monitoring vaccination coverage

  • Promote vaccination against pertussis

  • Promote the cocooning strategy to protect infants (too young to be vaccinated)

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In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information about whooping cough here

Image illustrative : deux enfants en bas âge se tiennent la main

news

Whooping cough: 2024 marked by a significant surge in cases

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news

Pertussis resurgence in France: preventive measures are essential to avoid ...

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The population most at risk

Infants under 6 months of age and those too young to be vaccinated (very young infants under 2 months of age)

Infection

Parents are the source of infection for children in more than 50% of cases: revaccination and/or a “cocooning” strategy are essential

Information

Persistence of pertussis cases due to the vaccine’s limited duration of protection

In relation to

Vaccination

Vaccination

thematic dossier

Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.

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