{"title":"[product-group] Pertussis\/whooping cough","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"whooping-cough-pertussis-english-he2940","title":"Whooping cough (pertussis) - information sheet - English (simplified) - HE2940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhooping cough (also called pertussis) is a serious illness, particularly for babies and children. Many people can become so sick with it they need to go to hospital and in some cases it can cause death. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does it spread?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough spreads easily between people by coughing and sneezing. To help stop it spreading, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, throw away used tissues and wash and dry your hands well afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns and symptoms – what you can see and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough makes it hard to breathe and causes severe coughing fits. The cough can go on for weeks or months. Symptoms usually appear around one week after you get infected. You are most infectious during the early stages of the illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEarly symptoms are similar to a cold, with:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea blocked or runny nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esneezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea mild fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifficulty breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eongoing coughing fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAfter about 1 week, symptoms get worse and include:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euncontrollable coughing lasting a few minutes or causing vomiting and sometimes fainting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoughing that may that cause a ‘whoop’ sound between breaths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea thick mucus that can make you vomit or choke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebabies may stop breathing or turn blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes people will make a ‘whoop’ sound when gasping for breath between coughs. This is a common sign of whooping cough but is not always heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting support If you think you, or someone you care for has whooping cough, contact your GP or healthcare provider for advice urgently. You can also call Healthline on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP or healthcare provider may want to test you to see if you have whooping cough. You may be given antibiotics if you are diagnosed early — it is important you take the full amount prescribed to kill all the bacteria and lower the risk of spreading the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you, or someone you care for, has any of the following symptoms, this is an emergency – please call 111 and ask for an ambulance or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeeling very ill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinding it hard to breathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eturning blue or stopping breathing from coughing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvice for parents and caregivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough can be very serious for babies and children. Around half of the babies who catch whooping cough end up in hospital, and around 1 or 2 in every 100 of those in hospital die from the infection. If a baby you care for catches whooping cough, they may:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot be able to feed properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot be able to breathe properly, may stop breathing or turn blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebecome so sick they need to go to hospital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop serious health problems such as pneumonia or brain damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImmunisation is the best protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmunisation is the best protection against whooping cough. It is especially important during pregnancy, and for babies and children. Childhood immunisations to protect against whooping cough are given at 6 weeks, 3 months, 5 months, 4 years, and a further booster at age 11 years. It is FREE for all children under 18 and eligible adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough can make babies really sick, especially those aged under 12 months. Immunisation in pregnancy protects the baby for the first 6 weeks of life while they are too young to be immunised. It is very important to get immunised during each pregnancy. The vaccine is FREE and is available from 13 weeks of pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure if you or your children have been immunised, contact your GP or healthcare provider to check if your family is fully protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo book a vaccination appointment or for further information, talk to your GP or healthcare provider, call the Vaccination Healthline free on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 282 926\" href=\"Tel:%200800282926\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 282 926\u003c\/a\u003e (8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday) or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/immunisations\/booking-a-vaccine\"\u003eBook a vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor more information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/conditions-treatments\/infectious-diseases\/whooping-cough\"\u003eWhooping cough (pertussis)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ Relay Services are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e if you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have a speech impairment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall Healthline on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e, anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information about what to do next. Interpreter services and NZ Relay support are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor people living or visiting rurally, you can contact a doctor after hours at Ka Ora Telecare for free on 0800 2 KA ORA \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 252 672\" href=\"Tel:0800252672\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 252 672\u003c\/a\u003e or by visiting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kaora.co.nz\/app\/\"\u003eKa Ora Telecare\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated helpline for Disability support is available Monday to Friday, between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm. Call free on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 11 12 13\" href=\"Tel:0800111213\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 11 12 13\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"text 8988\" href=\"SMS:8988\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etext 8988\u003c\/a\u003e for help and information or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthpoint.co.nz\/disability-helpline\/\" title=\"Disability Helpline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDisability Helpline\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47960578326756,"sku":"HE2940","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE2940.png?v=1772061725"},{"product_id":"whooping-cough-pertussis-simplified-chinese-he8167","title":"Whooping cough (pertussis) - information sheet - Simplified Chinese - HE8167","description":"","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48740509188324,"sku":"HE8167","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE8167.png?v=1776312155"},{"product_id":"whooping-cough-pertussis-te-reo-maori-kuki-airani-cook-islands-maori-he8165","title":"Whooping cough (pertussis) - information sheet - Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani (Cook Islands Māori) - HE8165","description":"","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48740523049188,"sku":"HE8165","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE8165.png?v=1776312634"},{"product_id":"whooping-cough-pertussis-lea-faka-tonga-tongan-he8164","title":"Whooping cough (pertussis) - information sheet - Tale lōloa - Lea Faka-Tonga (Tongan) - HE8164","description":"","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48740553818340,"sku":"HE8164","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE8164.png?v=1776313775"},{"product_id":"whooping-cough-pertussis-koho-loa-vagahau-niue-niuean-he8162","title":"Whooping cough (pertussis) - information sheet - Koho loa - Vagahau Niue (Niuean) - HE8162","description":"","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48740565090532,"sku":"HE8162","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE8162.png?v=1776314202"},{"product_id":"whooping-cough-pertussis-tale-vivini-gagana-samoa-samoan-he8163","title":"Whooping cough (pertussis) - information sheet - Tale Vivini - Gagana Samoa (Samoan) - HE8163","description":"","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48740580753636,"sku":"HE8163","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE8163.png?v=1776314635"},{"product_id":"whooping-cough-pertussis-te-mare-tekeko-te-reo-maori-he8166","title":"Whooping cough (pertussis) - information sheet - Te mare tekekō - te reo Māori - HE8166","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTe mare tekekō\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHe Kōrero Whakamārama\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKo te mare tekekō (pertussis) he mate kino e mau roa ai te maremare, ka tere horapa ki te tangata. Ko te oka ārai mate te kaupare pai katoa mōu, mō tō whānau i tēnei mate - mātua rā mō te tangata hapū, mō te pēpi, mō te tamaiti me te pakeke ka pāngia kinotia e te māuiui.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKo ngā tohu me ngā tohumate – ngā āhuatanga ka kitea, ka rangona\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKo te mare tekekō he mate e hē ai te manawa, e kino ai te maremare. Ka hia wiki, hia marama pea te roa o te maremare, e kīia ai he ‘maremare 100 rā’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKo ngā tohumate o te mare tekekō ka puta i te ekenga o te kotahi wiki nō muri i te pokenga o te tangata. Ko ngā tohumate tōmua o te mare tekekō he rite nei pea ki te rewharewha. Koinei te wā e kaha ana tō āheinga tuku i te mate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKo ngā tohumate he āhua rite pea ki te rewharewha, arā:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ete ihu puni, te ihu hūpē rānei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ete tīhei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ete kirikā\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ete maremare e hukihuki ai te tinana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePau ana pea te wiki, ko ngā tohumate he:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaremare roa kāore e pau mō ētahi meneti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaremare kino e ruaki ai te tangata, e tirehe ai rānei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehūpē kukū tonu e ruaki pea ai te tangata, e rāoa rānei ai ia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI ōna wā ka ‘ūpē’ te tangata ka hāhā haere ana, kātahi te maremare ka hoki mai. He tohu tēnei o te mare tekekō ka kaha te puta mai, engari kāore pea e rangona e te taringa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKo te rapu āwhina hauora\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKi te toko ake te whakaaro kua pāngia koe, tētahi rānei o tō whānau e te mare tekekō, kia tere te whakapā atu ki tō rata, ki tō ratonga hauora rānei. Ka meatia pea he tēhi e kitea ai tō pāngia rānei e te mare tekekō.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKi te pokea koe, tō tamaiti, tētahi atu rānei e tiakina ana e koe e ēnei tohumate e whai ake nei, he mate ohotata tēnā - waea atu ki 111 ka tonoa mai he waka tūroro, me tere rānei ki te taiwhanga ohotata hōhipera (ED) e tata ana ki a koe. Ko ngā tohumate ko:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ete rongo i te māuiui\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ete hēmanawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ete maremare kia roa, kia ruaki ai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ete mauri kore o te kanohi, te kore rānei o te hā, te kaha rawa o te maremare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe mate nunui rawa te mare tekekō mō te pēpi, ka mau pea ia ki te hōhipera. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHe tohutohu mō ngā mātua ake\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe mate nunui rawa te mare tekekō mō te pēpi, mō te tamaiti hoki, mātua rā mō te tamaiti kāore anō kia 12 marama. Ko te haurua pea o ngā pēpi ka pokea e te mare tekekō i mua i te paunga o ngā marama 12, ka mau ki te hōhipera. Ka tahi, ka rua pea o te kotahi rau pēpi ka mau ki te hōhipera, ka mate i te mare tekekō.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe maha ngā pēpi ka pokea e te mare tekekō nā te whānau i tuku ki a ia — i ōna wā ka pāngia i mua i te ekenga ki te pakeke hei reira e okaina ai (i mua i te ono wiki te pakeke).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMēnā ka pāngia tō pēpi, tētahi pēpi rānei e tiakina ana e koe e te maremare, ka:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ekore pea e kai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehēmanawa, ka mutu pea te hā o te manawa, ka mauri kore rānei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epērā rawa te kaha o te mate e tika ana kia haria ki te hōhipera pāngia ruatia pea e tētahi mate nunui pērā i te pūkahu kakā, i te mate roro rānei.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKa pēhea au ina pāngia au e te mare tekekō?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKi te pāngia koe e te mare tekekō:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eka tūtohua atu pea he rongoā paturopi me i wawe rawa tō tirohia — me mātua pau katoa ngā rongoā kua hoatu ki a koe, hei patu i ngā kitakita, hei whakaiti i te tūpono tuku i te mate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emā tō ratonga hauora e whakamārama atu me pēhea tō tiaki i a koe anō, i ō tamariki, me ērā atu kei te tiakina e koe i te kāinga, i a koe, i a rātou rānei e whakaora mai anō ana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKi te tōmuri tō tirohia mō te mare tekekō, kāore pea e tukua he rongoā paturopi ki a koe. He mimiti nō te āheinga poke e pērā ai, he kore hoki nō te rongoā paturopi e whai hua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEa ana te pokenga ōu e te mare tekekō, ka roa pea kia ora mai anō koe - mō ētahi tāngata, ka hia marama pea kātahi anō ka ora mai anō. Ahakoa ngaro pea te maremare, haere nei ngā wiki, ka hoki mai pea te maremare kino ki te pāngia anō koe e tētahi atu mate arahau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKo ngā pēpi (kāore anō kia 12 marama te pakeke) kua pāngia e te mare tekekō, ka mau pea ki te hōhipera. Ki te mau tō pēpi, tētahi pēpi rānei e tiakina ana e koe ki te hōhipera, ka rāhuitia pea ia ki tōna ake rūma. He tikanga aukati tēnei i te horapa o te mate ki ētahi atu tūroro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTe horapa haere o te mare tekekō?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe māmā kia horapa te mare tekekō ki tāngata kē, mā te mare noa me te tīhei e tuku. Ki te pāngia tētahi tangata e te mare tekekō, ka kotahi wiki te roa o te āheinga tuku i te mate nō mua i te putanga mai o te maremare, o te tohumate rewharewha nei, ā, ka mau tonu te āheinga tuku mō te toru wiki nō muri i te putanga o te maremare. Koinei te wā ka horapa haere te mare tekekō ki ētahi atu tāngata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE iti iho ai te āheinga tuku i tētahi mate pēnei i te mare tekekō, taupokina te waha me te ihu ka maremare ana, ka tīhei ana, ā, me porowhiu ngā tīhū paru, ka horoia ai ngā ringaringa, ka āta whakamaroketia ai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTe Aukati Mate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKo te tiaki pai rawa atu mō koutou ko tō whānau e kore ai e pāngia e te mare tekekō, ko te haere kia okaina rawatia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMō te tangata kua hapū:\u003c\/strong\u003e e tika tonu ana kia okaina koe i a koe e hapū ana, he tautiaki i tō pēpi kia kore ai ia e mate ā, eke noa te wā e tika ana kia okaina ia, arā, hei te ekenga ki te ono wiki te pakeke. E pēnei ai he awhikiri mare tekekō nōu, ka whāngaihia e te whenua ki tō pēpi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe KORE UTU te wero ārai mare tekekō mō te tangata kua hapū kia eke te 13 wiki o te hapūtanga, engari he pai ake kia okaina kia eke te 16 wiki o te hapūtanga. Me oka anō i ia hapūtanga, hei tiaki i ia pēpi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMō te Pēpi me te Tamaiti:\u003c\/strong\u003e he mōrearea rawa te mare tekekō mō te pēpi — mātua rā ko ērā kāore anō kia okaina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKo ngā oka ārai mare tekekō he KORE UTU mō te tamaiti kāore anō kia 18 tau. Ka okaina kia eke te 6 wiki, te 3 marama, te 5 marama, te 4 tau, me tētahi oka turuki anō, i te ekenga o ngā tau 11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe mea nui kia okaina ngā tamariki i te wā tika, e ora pai ai te āheinga kaupare mate. Heoi, ahakoa pea he oka kua mahue i mua, me whai tonu kia tika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMō ngā Pākeke:\u003c\/strong\u003e e taea ana te oka turuki kotahi KORE UTU nei kia eke ki te 45 tau, mēnā kāore anō kia whā ngā oka ārai kauae-timu (ko tā Aotearoa oka he oka ārai mare tekekō, kauae-timu anō hoki) i ōna rā, ā, ka taea anō tētahi oka turuki kotahi KORE UTU nei kia eke ia ki te 65 tau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKa tūtohua pea ētahi kia whai oka turuki, pērā i te hunga e noho ana ki te whare ākuanei ka whai pēpi hou, i te hunga e mahi ana me te pēpi\/tamaiti, engari ka riro pea māna e utu. Pātai atu ki tō ratonga hauora mēnā e tika ana kia whai oka turuki koe, he aha hoki te utu. Kei te huhua o ngā whare taka rongoā e okaina ai te tangata ki ēnei tū oka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMō ētahi atu kōrero e pā ana ki te mare tekekō, toro atu ki \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/languages-alternate-formats\/languages\/te-reo-maori\/te-rongoa-araimate-mare-tekeko-pertussis\"\u003eTe rongoā āraimate mare tekekō (pertussis)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKi te kore koe e mōhio mēnā kua oti kē koe, ō tamariki rānei te oka, whakapā atu ki tō rata, ka pātai atu ai ki te nēhi o reira mēnā rānei kua oka kētia tō whānau. Me waea atu rānei ki te Vaccination Healthline \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" href=\"tel:%200800282926\" title=\"0800 282 926\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 28 29 26\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMō te tāpui i te huia oka, whakapā atu ki tō rata, ki tō ratonga hauora rānei, kia toro atu ki \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/immunisations\/booking-a-vaccine\"\u003eBook a vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e, kia waea kore utu atu rānei ki te Vaccination Healthline \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" href=\"tel:%200800282926\" title=\"0800 282 926\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 28 29 26\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMō ētahi atu kōrero:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTe Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/conditions-treatments\/infectious-diseases\/whooping-cough\"\u003eWhooping cough (pertussis)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaea kore utu atu ki te Vaccination Healthline \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" href=\"tel:%200800282926\" title=\"0800 282 926\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 28 29 26\u003c\/a\u003e (8.30am-5.00pm, Mane ki te Paraire) me toro atu rānei ki a \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/immunisations\/booking-a-vaccine\"\u003eBook a vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe ratonga kore utu te NZ Relay Service, kei \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e, mēnā he tangata Turi koe, he taringa āhua turi ōu, he tangata turi matapō koe, he ārai whakaputa kupu rānei ōu.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMō ētahi whakamārama hauora, mōhiotanga kore utu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaea atu ki Healthline \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" href=\"tel:0800611116\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e ahakoa te hāora o te rā 24\/7 mō ētahi tohutohu hauora kore utu, me ētahi mōhiotanga hei ārahi i tō ara whakamua. E wātea ana ki a koe he kaimātai hauora Māori ki te waea koe i waenga i te 8am me te 8pm. He ratonga whakawhiti reo, \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e hoki e wātea ana ki a koe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMō te hunga e noho ana, e toro ana rānei ki tuawhenua, whakapā atu ki tētahi tākuta mahi pō kei Ka Ora Telecare 0800 2 KA ORA \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" href=\"tel:0800252672\" title=\"call 0800 252 672\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 252 672\u003c\/a\u003e, kei \u003ca aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\" href=\"https:\/\/kaora.co.nz\/app\/\"\u003eKa Ora Telecare\u003c\/a\u003e rānei.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisability Immunisation Helpline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe waea motuhake mō te hunga hauā e wātea ana i te Mane ki te Paraire, mai i te 8.00am ki te 5.00pm. 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Many people can become so sick with it they need to go to hospital and in some cases, it can cause death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does it spread?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough spreads easily between people by coughing and sneezing. To help stop it spreading, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, throw away used tissues and wash and dry your hands well afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns and symptoms – what you can see and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough makes it hard to breathe and causes severe coughing fits. The cough can go on for weeks or months. Symptoms usually appear around one week after you get infected. You are most infectious during the early stages of the illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEarly symptoms are similar to a cold, with:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea blocked or runny nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esneezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea mild fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifficulty breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eongoing coughing fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAfter about 1 week, symptoms get worse and include:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euncontrollable coughing lasting a few minutes or causing vomiting and sometimes fainting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoughing that may that cause a ‘whoop’ sound between breaths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea thick mucus that can make you vomit or choke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebabies may stop breathing or turn blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes people will make a ‘whoop’ sound when gasping for breath between coughs. This is a common sign of whooping cough but is not always heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think you, or someone you care for has whooping cough, contact your GP or healthcare provider for advice urgently. You can also call Healthline on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP or healthcare provider may want to test you to see if you have whooping cough. You may be given antibiotics if you are diagnosed early — it is important you take the full amount prescribed to kill all the bacteria and lower the risk of spreading the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you, or someone you care for, has any of the following symptoms, this is an emergency – please call 111 and ask for an ambulance or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeeling very ill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinding it hard to breathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eturning blue or stopping breathing from coughing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvice for parents and caregivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough can be very serious for babies and children. Around half of the babies who catch whooping cough end up in hospital, and around 1 or 2 in every 100 of those in hospital die from the infection. If a baby you care for catches whooping cough, they may:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot be able to feed properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot be able to breathe properly, may stop breathing or turn blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebecome so sick they need to go to hospital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop serious health problems such as pneumonia or brain damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImmunisation is the best protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmunisation is the best protection against whooping cough. It is especially important during pregnancy, and for babies and children. Childhood immunisations to protect against whooping cough are given at 6 weeks, 3 months, 5 months, 4 years, and a further booster at age 11 years. It is FREE for all children under 18 and eligible adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough can make babies really sick, especially those aged under 12 months. Immunisation in pregnancy protects the baby for the first 6 weeks of life while they are too young to be immunised. It is very important to get immunised during each pregnancy. The vaccine is FREE and is available from 13 weeks of pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure if you or your children have been immunised, contact your GP or healthcare provider to check if your family is fully protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo book a vaccination appointment or for further information, talk to your GP or healthcare provider, call the Vaccination Healthline free on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 282 926\" href=\"Tel:%200800282926\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 282 926\u003c\/a\u003e (8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday) or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/immunisations\/booking-a-vaccine\"\u003eBook a vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor more information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/conditions-treatments\/infectious-diseases\/whooping-cough\"\u003eWhooping cough (pertussis)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall Healthline on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e, anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information about what to do next. Interpreter services and NZ Relay support are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor people living or visiting rurally, you can contact a doctor after hours at Ka Ora Telecare 0800 2 KA ORA \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 252 672\" href=\"Tel:0800252672\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 252 672\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kaora.co.nz\/app\/\"\u003eKa Ora Telecare\u003c\/a\u003e This service is available from 5.00 pm to 8.30 am on weekdays, and 24 hours a day on weekends and public holidays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated helpline for Disability support is available Monday to Friday, between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm. Call free on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 11 12 13\" href=\"Tel:0800111213\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 11 12 13\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"text 8988\" href=\"SMS:8988\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etext 8988\u003c\/a\u003e for help and information or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthpoint.co.nz\/disability-helpline\/\" title=\"Disability Helpline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDisability Helpline\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ Relay Services are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e if you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have a speech impairment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750366818532,"sku":"HE8133","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE8133.png?v=1776391507"},{"product_id":"whooping-cough-pertussis-english-audio-he8134","title":"Whooping cough (pertussis) - information sheet - English audio - HE8134","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough (also called pertussis) is a serious illness, particularly for babies and children. Many people can become so sick with it they need to go to hospital and in some cases, it can cause death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does it spread?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough spreads easily between people by coughing and sneezing. To help stop it spreading, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, throw away used tissues and wash and dry your hands well afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns and symptoms – what you can see and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough makes it hard to breathe and causes severe coughing fits. The cough can go on for weeks or months. Symptoms usually appear around one week after you get infected. You are most infectious during the early stages of the illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEarly symptoms are similar to a cold, with:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea blocked or runny nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esneezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea mild fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifficulty breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eongoing coughing fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAfter about 1 week, symptoms get worse and include:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euncontrollable coughing lasting a few minutes or causing vomiting and sometimes fainting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoughing that may that cause a ‘whoop’ sound between breaths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea thick mucus that can make you vomit or choke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebabies may stop breathing or turn blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes people will make a ‘whoop’ sound when gasping for breath between coughs. This is a common sign of whooping cough but is not always heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think you, or someone you care for has whooping cough, contact your GP or healthcare provider for advice urgently. You can also call Healthline on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP or healthcare provider may want to test you to see if you have whooping cough. You may be given antibiotics if you are diagnosed early — it is important you take the full amount prescribed to kill all the bacteria and lower the risk of spreading the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you, or someone you care for, has any of the following symptoms, this is an emergency – please call 111 and ask for an ambulance or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeeling very ill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinding it hard to breathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eturning blue or stopping breathing from coughing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvice for parents and caregivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough can be very serious for babies and children. Around half of the babies who catch whooping cough end up in hospital, and around 1 or 2 in every 100 of those in hospital die from the infection. If a baby you care for catches whooping cough, they may:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot be able to feed properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot be able to breathe properly, may stop breathing or turn blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebecome so sick they need to go to hospital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop serious health problems such as pneumonia or brain damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImmunisation is the best protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmunisation is the best protection against whooping cough. It is especially important during pregnancy, and for babies and children. Childhood immunisations to protect against whooping cough are given at 6 weeks, 3 months, 5 months, 4 years, and a further booster at age 11 years. It is FREE for all children under 18 and eligible adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough can make babies really sick, especially those aged under 12 months. Immunisation in pregnancy protects the baby for the first 6 weeks of life while they are too young to be immunised. It is very important to get immunised during each pregnancy. The vaccine is FREE and is available from 13 weeks of pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure if you or your children have been immunised, contact your GP or healthcare provider to check if your family is fully protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo book a vaccination appointment or for further information, talk to your GP or healthcare provider, call the Vaccination Healthline free on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 282 926\" href=\"Tel:%200800282926\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 282 926\u003c\/a\u003e (8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday) or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/immunisations\/booking-a-vaccine\"\u003eBook a vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor more information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/conditions-treatments\/infectious-diseases\/whooping-cough\"\u003eWhooping cough (pertussis)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall Healthline on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e, anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information about what to do next. Interpreter services and NZ Relay support are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor people living or visiting rurally, you can contact a doctor after hours at Ka Ora Telecare 0800 2 KA ORA \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 252 672\" href=\"Tel:0800252672\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 252 672\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kaora.co.nz\/app\/\"\u003eKa Ora Telecare\u003c\/a\u003e This service is available from 5.00 pm to 8.30 am on weekdays, and 24 hours a day on weekends and public holidays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated helpline for Disability support is available Monday to Friday, between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm. Call free on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 11 12 13\" href=\"Tel:0800111213\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 11 12 13\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"text 8988\" href=\"SMS:8988\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etext 8988\u003c\/a\u003e for help and information or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthpoint.co.nz\/disability-helpline\/\" title=\"Disability Helpline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDisability Helpline\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ Relay Services are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e if you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have a speech impairment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750869315812,"sku":"HE8134","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/audio-icon.png?v=1774917636"},{"product_id":"whooping-cough-pertussis-braille-he8135","title":"Whooping cough (pertussis) - information sheet - Braille - HE8135","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough (also called pertussis) is a serious illness, particularly for babies and children. Many people can become so sick with it they need to go to hospital and in some cases, it can cause death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does it spread?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough spreads easily between people by coughing and sneezing. To help stop it spreading, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, throw away used tissues and wash and dry your hands well afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns and symptoms – what you can see and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough makes it hard to breathe and causes severe coughing fits. The cough can go on for weeks or months. Symptoms usually appear around one week after you get infected. You are most infectious during the early stages of the illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEarly symptoms are similar to a cold, with:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea blocked or runny nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esneezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea mild fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifficulty breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eongoing coughing fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAfter about 1 week, symptoms get worse and include:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euncontrollable coughing lasting a few minutes or causing vomiting and sometimes fainting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoughing that may that cause a ‘whoop’ sound between breaths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea thick mucus that can make you vomit or choke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebabies may stop breathing or turn blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes people will make a ‘whoop’ sound when gasping for breath between coughs. This is a common sign of whooping cough but is not always heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think you, or someone you care for has whooping cough, contact your GP or healthcare provider for advice urgently. You can also call Healthline on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP or healthcare provider may want to test you to see if you have whooping cough. You may be given antibiotics if you are diagnosed early — it is important you take the full amount prescribed to kill all the bacteria and lower the risk of spreading the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you, or someone you care for, has any of the following symptoms, this is an emergency – please call 111 and ask for an ambulance or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeeling very ill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinding it hard to breathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eturning blue or stopping breathing from coughing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvice for parents and caregivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough can be very serious for babies and children. Around half of the babies who catch whooping cough end up in hospital, and around 1 or 2 in every 100 of those in hospital die from the infection. If a baby you care for catches whooping cough, they may:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot be able to feed properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot be able to breathe properly, may stop breathing or turn blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebecome so sick they need to go to hospital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop serious health problems such as pneumonia or brain damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImmunisation is the best protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmunisation is the best protection against whooping cough. It is especially important during pregnancy, and for babies and children. Childhood immunisations to protect against whooping cough are given at 6 weeks, 3 months, 5 months, 4 years, and a further booster at age 11 years. It is FREE for all children under 18 and eligible adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough can make babies really sick, especially those aged under 12 months. Immunisation in pregnancy protects the baby for the first 6 weeks of life while they are too young to be immunised. It is very important to get immunised during each pregnancy. The vaccine is FREE and is available from 13 weeks of pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure if you or your children have been immunised, contact your GP or healthcare provider to check if your family is fully protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo book a vaccination appointment or for further information, talk to your GP or healthcare provider, call the Vaccination Healthline free on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 282 926\" href=\"Tel:%200800282926\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 282 926\u003c\/a\u003e (8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday) or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/immunisations\/booking-a-vaccine\"\u003eBook a vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor more information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/conditions-treatments\/infectious-diseases\/whooping-cough\"\u003eWhooping cough (pertussis)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall Healthline on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e, anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information about what to do next. Interpreter services and NZ Relay support are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor people living or visiting rurally, you can contact a doctor after hours at Ka Ora Telecare 0800 2 KA ORA \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 252 672\" href=\"Tel:0800252672\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 252 672\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kaora.co.nz\/app\/\"\u003eKa Ora Telecare\u003c\/a\u003e This service is available from 5.00 pm to 8.30 am on weekdays, and 24 hours a day on weekends and public holidays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated helpline for Disability support is available Monday to Friday, between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm. Call free on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 11 12 13\" href=\"Tel:0800111213\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 11 12 13\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"text 8988\" href=\"SMS:8988\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etext 8988\u003c\/a\u003e for help and information or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthpoint.co.nz\/disability-helpline\/\" title=\"Disability Helpline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDisability Helpline\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ Relay Services are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e if you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have a speech impairment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48752000499940,"sku":"HE8135","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE1205thumbnail_df3b2293-a5ae-4644-a3a2-a80a70fa24ce.jpg?v=1715909226"},{"product_id":"whooping-cough-pertussis-nzsl-he8136","title":"Whooping cough (pertussis) - information sheet - NZSL - HE8136","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"vimeo-player\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1049888006?h=9fb73e5072\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eWhooping cough (also called pertussis) is a serious illness, particularly for babies and children. Many people can become so sick with it they need to go to hospital and in some cases, it can cause death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does it spread?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough spreads easily between people by coughing and sneezing. To help stop it spreading, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, throw away used tissues and wash and dry your hands well afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns and symptoms – what you can see and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough makes it hard to breathe and causes severe coughing fits. The cough can go on for weeks or months. Symptoms usually appear around one week after you get infected. You are most infectious during the early stages of the illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEarly symptoms are similar to a cold, with:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea blocked or runny nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esneezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea mild fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifficulty breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eongoing coughing fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAfter about 1 week, symptoms get worse and include:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euncontrollable coughing lasting a few minutes or causing vomiting and sometimes fainting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoughing that may that cause a ‘whoop’ sound between breaths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea thick mucus that can make you vomit or choke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebabies may stop breathing or turn blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes people will make a ‘whoop’ sound when gasping for breath between coughs. This is a common sign of whooping cough but is not always heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think you, or someone you care for has whooping cough, contact your GP or healthcare provider for advice urgently. You can also call Healthline on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour GP or healthcare provider may want to test you to see if you have whooping cough. You may be given antibiotics if you are diagnosed early — it is important you take the full amount prescribed to kill all the bacteria and lower the risk of spreading the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you, or someone you care for, has any of the following symptoms, this is an emergency – please call 111 and ask for an ambulance or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeeling very ill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinding it hard to breathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eturning blue or stopping breathing from coughing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvice for parents and caregivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough can be very serious for babies and children. Around half of the babies who catch whooping cough end up in hospital, and around 1 or 2 in every 100 of those in hospital die from the infection. If a baby you care for catches whooping cough, they may:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot be able to feed properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot be able to breathe properly, may stop breathing or turn blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebecome so sick they need to go to hospital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop serious health problems such as pneumonia or brain damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImmunisation is the best protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmunisation is the best protection against whooping cough. It is especially important during pregnancy, and for babies and children. Childhood immunisations to protect against whooping cough are given at 6 weeks, 3 months, 5 months, 4 years, and a further booster at age 11 years. It is FREE for all children under 18 and eligible adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough can make babies really sick, especially those aged under 12 months. Immunisation in pregnancy protects the baby for the first 6 weeks of life while they are too young to be immunised. It is very important to get immunised during each pregnancy. The vaccine is FREE and is available from 13 weeks of pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure if you or your children have been immunised, contact your GP or healthcare provider to check if your family is fully protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo book a vaccination appointment or for further information, talk to your GP or healthcare provider, call the Vaccination Healthline free on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 282 926\" href=\"Tel:%200800282926\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 282 926\u003c\/a\u003e (8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday) or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/immunisations\/booking-a-vaccine\"\u003eBook a vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor more information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/conditions-treatments\/infectious-diseases\/whooping-cough\"\u003eWhooping cough (pertussis)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall Healthline on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e, anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information about what to do next. Interpreter services and NZ Relay support are also available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor people living or visiting rurally, you can contact a doctor after hours at Ka Ora Telecare 0800 2 KA ORA \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 252 672\" href=\"Tel:0800252672\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 252 672\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kaora.co.nz\/app\/\"\u003eKa Ora Telecare\u003c\/a\u003e This service is available from 5.00 pm to 8.30 am on weekdays, and 24 hours a day on weekends and public holidays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated helpline for Disability support is available Monday to Friday, between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm. Call free on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 11 12 13\" href=\"Tel:0800111213\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 11 12 13\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"text 8988\" href=\"SMS:8988\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etext 8988\u003c\/a\u003e for help and information or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healthpoint.co.nz\/disability-helpline\/\" title=\"Disability Helpline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDisability Helpline\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ Relay Services are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e if you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have a speech impairment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48752193405156,"sku":"HE8136","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/HE8136.png?v=1776642343"},{"product_id":"whooping-cough-pertussis-english-full-he2939","title":"Whooping cough (pertussis) - information sheet - English (full) - HE2939","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhooping cough (also called pertussis) is a serious infection that makes it hard to breathe and causes a long coughing illness which spreads easily between people. Immunisation is the best way to protect you and your whānau against whooping cough – particularly during pregnancy, and for pēpi (babies), tamariki (children) and older adults who are at higher risk of getting very sick with this illness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does whooping cough spread\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough spreads easily between people by coughing and sneezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA person with whooping cough is likely to be infectious from the week before they start coughing, when they have early cold-like symptoms, until 3 weeks after the cough begins. This is when they can spread whooping cough to other people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help prevent illnesses like whooping cough from spreading, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, throw away used tissues and wash and dry your hands well afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns and symptoms – what you can see and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough makes it hard to breathe and causes severe coughing fits. The cough can go on for weeks or months which is why it is sometimes called the ‘100-day cough’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe symptoms of whooping cough usually appear around one week after you get infected. You are most infectious during the early stages of the illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly symptoms are similar to a cold and include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea blocked or runny nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esneezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea mild fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifficulty breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eongoing coughing fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter about 1 week, symptoms get worse and include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euncontrollable coughing lasting a few minutes or causing vomiting and sometimes fainting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecoughing that may cause a ‘whoop’ sound between breaths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea thick mucus that can make you vomit or choke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebabies may stop breathing or turn blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeeking health advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think you or someone in your whānau or care has whooping cough, contact your GP or healthcare provider for advice urgently. They may want to arrange a test for you to see if you have whooping cough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you, your tamariki or those you care for have any of the following symptoms, this is an emergency - please call 111 and ask for an ambulance or go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED). Symptoms include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeeling very ill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinding it hard to breathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eturning blue or stopping breathing from coughing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough is very serious for pēpi, with many becoming so sick they need to go to hospital. In some cases, whooping cough can cause death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecial advice for parents and caregivers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhooping cough can be very serious for pēpi and tamariki, especially those aged under 12 months old. Around half of pēpi who catch whooping cough before the age of 12 months need to be cared for in hospital, and around 1 or 2 in every 100 of those in hospital die from the infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany pēpi catch whooping cough from people they live with — sometimes before they are old enough to be immunised (under the age of 6 weeks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your pēpi, or a pēpi you care for, catches whooping cough, they may:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot be able to feed properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enot be able to breathe properly, may stop breathing or turn blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebecome so ill they need to go to hospital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecould end up with serious health complications such as pneumonia or brain damage. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens if I get whooping cough?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have whooping cough:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyou may be given antibiotics to take at home if you are diagnosed early — it is important you take the full amount prescribed to you to kill all the bacteria and lower the risk of you spreading the infection to others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyour healthcare provider will tell you how to care for yourself, your tamariki or those in your care, at home while you or they recover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf whooping cough is diagnosed in the later stages of the infection, you might not be prescribed antibiotics. This is because you will no longer be infectious and the antibiotics will not improve your symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter having whooping cough, it may take a very long time for you to recover – for some people it can be months before they feel back to normal. Although the cough eventually disappears after several weeks, you may experience coughing fits again if you suffer any later respiratory infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung pēpi (less than 12 months old) with whooping cough may need hospital care. If your pēpi, or a pēpi in your care, needs to spend time in hospital, they are usually put in their own room. This is to stop the infection spreading to other patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrevention\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best protection for you and your whānau against whooping cough is to be up to date with their immunisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring pregnancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e getting immunised for whooping cough while you are pregnant is safe and protects your pēpi from serious complications of this infection until they can have their own immunisations (from when they are 6 weeks old). This is because your immunity to whooping cough will pass on to your pēpi through the placenta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whooping cough vaccine is FREE from 13 weeks of pregnancy, but it is best given from 16 weeks of pregnancy. The vaccine should also be given during \u003cstrong\u003eeach\u003c\/strong\u003e pregnancy to protect each pēpi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePēpi and Tamariki:\u003c\/strong\u003e whooping cough is particularly dangerous for pēpi — especially those who are not yet fully immunised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChildhood immunisations to protect against whooping cough are FREE for tamariki under 18. They are given at 6 weeks, 3 months, 5 months, 4 years, and a further booster at age 11 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important that tamariki are kept up to date with all of their immunisations to provide the best protection. But even if they have missed their immunisations, it is never too late to catch up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdults:\u003c\/strong\u003e are eligible for one FREE booster from age 45 if they have not had four previous tetanus containing vaccines (Aotearoa New Zealand has a combined pertussis and tetanus vaccine) earlier in their lifetime and they can get one FREE booster from age 65.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people may be recommended to have a booster, for example if you have a newborn pēpi expected in the home, or you work with pēpi\/tamariki, but this may not be funded. Ask your healthcare provider if a booster is recommended for you and what this may cost. Many community pharmacies can offer these vaccines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure if you or your tamariki have been immunised, contact your GP or healthcare provider to check if your family is fully protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo book a vaccination appointment or for further information, talk to your GP or healthcare provider, call the Vaccination Healthline free on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"0800 282 926\" href=\"Tel:%200800282926\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 282 926\u003c\/a\u003e (8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday) or visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/immunisations\/booking-a-vaccine\"\u003eBook a vaccine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor more information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthnz.govt.nz\/health-topics\/conditions-treatments\/infectious-diseases\/whooping-cough\"\u003eWhooping cough (pertussis)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree NZ Relay Services are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzrelay.co.nz\/index\"\u003eNew Zealand Relay Services\u003c\/a\u003e if you are Deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind or have a speech impairment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall Healthline on \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 611 116\" href=\"Tel:0800611116\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 611 116\u003c\/a\u003e, anytime 24\/7 for free health advice and information about what to do next. You can choose to speak with a Māori clinician if you are calling between 8am and 8pm. Interpreter services and NZ Relay support are also available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor people living or visiting rurally, you can contact a doctor after hours at Ka Ora Telecare for free on 0800 2 KA ORA \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"call 0800 252 672\" href=\"Tel:0800252672\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e0800 252 672\u003c\/a\u003e or by visiting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kaora.co.nz\/app\/\"\u003eKa Ora Telecare\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated helpline for Disability support is available Monday to Friday, between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm. 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