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You’ve heard the cough—harsh, relentless, and unmistakable. Now there’s a diagnosis: pertussis, also known as whooping cough. What happens next?

In this episode, we focus not on the diagnosis itself, but on what comes after. Join us as we walk through the steps families and caregivers should take in the days and weeks following a pertussis diagnosis. From home care and isolation guidelines to protecting vulnerable contacts and managing the lingering cough, we unpack the medical, emotional, and practical aspects of recovery.

In This Episode:

• How long is pertussis contagious?
• What does recovery look like in infants, kids, and teens?
• Preventing the spread within households and schools
• The role of antibiotics—and their limits
• When to return to normal activities
• Why follow-up care matters

This Episode Is For: Parents navigating a pertussis diagnosis, caregivers of infants, educators, and anyone interested in pediatric infectious disease care beyond the clinic visit.

Checkout the blog post: https://www.omegapediatrics.com/after-pertussis-diagnosis/

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