Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Awareness

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Awareness ⚠️

If you have whooping cough or are waiting for test results, it's important to stay home and isolate to prevent spreading it to others. If you need to go out, please remember to wear a mask. 😷

Isolation means staying away from places like schools, early childhood centres, workplaces, and other areas where you may have close contact with people. Please stay away from pēpi (babies), young tamariki (children), and pregnant individuals – they are at higher risk of severe complications. For more advice on isolating, talk to your doctor or healthcare provider or visit: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/whooping-cough