Whooping Cough
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What is Pertussis?
Whooping Cough causes severe coughing spells, vomiting, and disturbed sleep. It can lead to weight loss, incontinence, rib fractures and passing out from violent coughing, pneumonia, and hospitalization due to complications.
What are the risks from Tdap vaccine?
The Pertussis vaccine, like any medicine, can cause serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. Like all vaccines, Tdap is being closely monitored for unusual or severe problems with the vaccine. Clinical trials (testing before the vaccine was licensed) involved about 4,200 adolescents and about 1,800 adults. You should look for any unusual condition, such as a high fever or behavior changes. Signs of a serious allergic reaction can include difficulty breathing, hoarseness or wheezing, hives, paleness, weakness, a fast heart beat or dizziness.
If these symptoms occur, you should call a doctor, or get the person to a doctor right away. Tell your doctor what happened, the date and time it happened, and when the vaccination was given. Ask your doctor, nurse, or health department to report the reaction by filing a Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) form.
Legal Help: Contact a Lawyer to discuss bringing a claim for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.