Guidance

Pertussis: guidelines for public health management

Guidance for healthcare professionals on the public health management of pertussis (whooping cough).

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
25 October 2012
Last updated
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Applies to England

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TestingTemplate letter to healthcare services about an outbreak

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National pertussis guidance

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Pertussis outbreaks in healthcare settings surveillance form

Surveillance form for all clusterspertussis outbreaks (2 or more cases) in a 21 day period in a healthcare setting.

Severe or fatal pertussis disease infants and children surveillance form

Surveillance form for fatal and serious (requiring (requiring level 3 Paediatric Intensive Care support) support) paediatric cases of pertussis, aged less than 17 years, in England.

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