Contact careCheck with your care teamInfection or vaccine

Whooping cough exposure or persistent coughing fits

A close pertussis exposure or prolonged coughing illness needs prompt review because testing, preventive treatment and vaccination are separate decisions.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Contact care with the exposure date, symptoms and vaccination history. Use urgent care for breathing difficulty, blue colour, chest pain, fainting, dehydration or severe worsening.

What changes the answer

  • The named infection or vaccine and the date and closeness of exposure
  • Symptoms, vaccination or immunity history, pregnancy week and test results
  • Work, household, travel or outbreak context and the time-sensitive options available

Check with your care team

When to get individual help

Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.