Pertussis: Communication and Print Resources for the General Public
The following shareables from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide education for the general public regarding Pertussis and the importance of the vaccination in preventing disease spread.
Information for Pregnant Women
Infographic: You Can Start Protecting Your Baby from Whooping Cough Before Birth
This two-page infographic explains the importance of getting a whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy; it includes FAQs and additional resources.
Infographic: The whooping cough vaccine during 3rd trimester of pregnancy
This 18″ x 24″ poster explains that when women get the whooping cough vaccine during their third trimester, they will pass antibodies to their babies before birth. This allows babies to be born with protection against whooping cough.
Vaccine Information for Teens and Tweens
Infographic: Tdap Vaccines for Preteens and Teens Fact Sheet
Public Service Announcement
PSA: Pertussis Public Service Announcement directed towards pregnant women
This 30 second PSA encourages pregnant women to get the whooping cough vaccine, called Tdap, during the third trimester of each pregnancy in order to pass antibodies to their babies so they are born with protection against this serious disease.
Website and Social Media Graphics
Whooping Cough Outbreak, Get your TDAP Shot: This graphic highlights getting a Tdap vaccine during a whooping cough outbreak.
People of All Ages Need Whooping Cough Vaccines: This graphic highlights CDC’s whooping cough vaccination recommendations for young children, preteens, pregnant women, and adults.
“Keep it That Way” Advocacy for Childhood Vaccination: “Keeps It that Way” communication effort to encourage parents and caregivers to learn more about the diseases and the protection vaccines can provide to their child’s health.
Information from Barnstable County
Acute Respiratory Illness Recommendations Simplified – Barnstable County
