title: Prevention, diagnosis and management of pertussis.
abstract: Recent research has indicated that a persistent cough lasting longer than 14 days in children aged 5-16 may indicate whooping cough. Helen Bedford and David Elliman explain what whooping cough is and the role of immunisation.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Paediatric Epidemiology and Biostatistics Institute of Child Health, London.
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bedford
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Elliman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D022681:Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines / Q000009:adverse effects; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D007223:Infant; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects; D014917:Whooping Cough / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D022681:Diphtheria-Tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccines