Preventing Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

The links below are recommended websites for current and trustworthy information about how to best protect adults and children against pertussis (Whooping Cough).  Please also check our News page for additional local information about pertussis prevention in and around Yavapai County.

Related Press Releases:

• April 14th, 2011 - Arizona to Host National Infant Immunization Week 
• December 3rd, 2010 - Protecting Against Whooping Cough 
• November 17th, 2010 - Whooping Cough found at Cottonwood Middle School 

Arizona Department of Health Whooping Cough Information 

CDC Whooping Cough Information 

Jennifer Lopez speaks about pertussis

(video with sample sound of sick baby): in English    en Español 

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YCCHS Wins TAPI Award for Pertussis Cocooning Project