Welcome to Pertussis.com, your source for information about pertussis (commonly known as whooping cough). The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) created Pertussis.com to help parents and health care providers understand why whooping cough has been on the rise in the U.S. and learn how to prevent this infectious disease.
NAPNAP promotes optimal health for children through leadership, practice, advocacy, education, and research. If you have comments or suggestions about this site, click here.
The information contained in the Pertussis.com Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your health care provider. There may be variations in treatment that your health care provider may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. Pertussis.com is an educational project by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP). Pertussis.com is made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from sanofi pasteur.
