Maternal and Family Protection
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccine for Travel UK: Adult & Pregnant Traveller
Ensure critical protection with the Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccine. This booster is vital for pregnant women to protect their newborn and is recommended for travellers visiting areas with current outbreaks or those who need a routine Tetanus/Diphtheria booster.
Infectious Disease Defence
Get Your Pertussis Vaccine: Essential for Maternal and Community Health Abroad
Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can be fatal in infants. While part of the routine childhood schedule, the Pertussis booster is highly advised for at-risk travellers and pregnant women, providing passive immunity to babies from birth.
Vaccination Overview
What Your Pertussis Vaccination Appointment Includes
We provide the Tdap/IPV combination vaccine and specialist guidance for high-risk individuals:
- A clinical assessment to confirm your specific need for the Pertussis booster (e.g., pregnancy, high-risk community travel).
- Administration of the single-dose vaccine (usually Tdap/IPV, protecting against Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Polio as well).
- **Specialist Advice for Pregnancy:** Guidance on the ideal window for vaccination (16 to 32 weeks gestation).
- Advice for adults travelling to regions with active outbreaks or poor vaccination coverage.
- Documentation of your immunisation status for your medical and maternity records.
The Tdap/IPV vaccine is the safest and most effective way to protect newborns from the infection.
Patient Suitability
Who Needs the Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccine for Travel
This vaccine is critically important for specific groups, including:
- **Pregnant Women:** To provide protection to the baby through passive immunity until they can receive their own routine vaccinations.
- Family members or carers ('cocooning') travelling with a new baby to a high-risk region.
- Adults travelling to regions with ongoing Pertussis outbreaks or low routine vaccination rates.
- Healthcare workers or teachers going to work in endemic communities abroad.
- Anyone due for their 10-year Diphtheria/Tetanus/Polio booster who requires the added Pertussis protection.
Ensure your newborn and your family are protected against this potentially fatal childhood disease.
Appointment Experience
What to Expect When Receiving Your Pertussis Vaccine
Our appointments are sensitive to the specific needs of pregnant women and adult travellers:
- Book Your Consultation: Pregnant women should aim to book between 16 and 32 weeks gestation.
- Health Screening: Our clinician will review your health and confirm the necessity of the Pertussis booster for your situation.
- Vaccine Administration: The single-dose injection (usually Tdap/IPV) is administered into the muscle of your upper arm.
- Documentation: You receive documentation confirming the vaccination date for your full medical and maternity records.
Get your essential Pertussis protection safely and on schedule at our private clinic.
FAQs
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