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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommends an adolescent-adult pertussis booster vaccine (Tdap) for everyone 10 years or older who has not yet received it. This is especially important for patients with a uterus of childbearing age, before, during, or immediately after pregnancy, and those who have contact with pregnant people or infants including household contacts, caregivers, and health care workers.

The single dose Tdap vaccine is available at Student Health Services Nurses’ Clinic for all registered students. See our Cost of Services page for current pricing.

Appointments can be self-scheduled online using MyStudentChart or scheduled over the phone by calling (858) 534-3300.

For more information about whooping cough, visit the SHS Pertussis page, visit the CDC Pertussis Vaccine page, or call the San Diego County Immunization Unit toll-free at (866) 358-2966.