Union County Health Department

       6 West South Street - Suite 2
       Liberty, IN 47353
       765-458-5393

Tdap Immunizations are provided
FREE OF CHARGE
to Children and ADULTS

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease. It is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.

Pertussis is known for uncontrollable, violent coughing which often makes it hard to breathe. After fits of many coughs, someone with pertussis often needs to take deep breathes which result in a "whooping" sound. Pertussis most commonly affects infants and young children and can be fatal, especially in babies less than 1 year of age.

The best way to protect against pertussis is immunization

Getting vaccinated with Tdap is especially important for families with and caregivers of new infants.

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Last modified: 1/7/2012