Pertussis: guidelines for public health management

These guidelines, which update the 2012 Health Protection Agency guidelines for the public health management of pertussis, are based on a recent review of all currently available scientific evidence and consultation with experts where required. The important changes in this guidance include: updated epidemiology of pertussis in England since the introduction of the pertussis immunisation programme for pregnant women in October 2012.
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