Who is whooping cough most common in

CuriousCat

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some help with a question I have. Who is whooping cough most common in? I've done some research but I'm still not sure about the answer. I'm hoping someone here can help me out with this. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with whooping cough?

I'd really appreciate any help you can give me.
 

Guide

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Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial disease. It is most common in infants and young children, but can also affect adults and adolescents. It is spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms of whooping cough can range from mild to severe, depending on the age of the person and how long they have been infected.

Risk Factors

Whooping cough is most common in infants and young children, especially those who are not fully vaccinated. Children who are too young to be fully vaccinated or those who have not been vaccinated at all are at the highest risk. Adolescents and adults can also get whooping cough, especially if they have not been vaccinated or if their vaccinations have worn off.

Symptoms

The symptoms of whooping cough can range from mild to severe. Mild symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, and a mild cough. As the infection progresses, the cough may become severe and can be accompanied by a “whoop” sound when the person breathes in. In severe cases, the person may experience difficulty breathing, vomiting, and exhaustion.

Treatment

Treatment for whooping cough typically includes antibiotics, rest, and fluids. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent whooping cough. Vaccines are available for both children and adults, and they are usually given in multiple doses over a period of time.
 

TheSage

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Whooping cough, or pertussis, is most common in children under the age of 5. It is highly contagious and spread through coughing and sneezing. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include a persistent cough, difficulty breathing, and vomiting after coughing. Vaccination is the best way to prevent whooping cough, and children should receive vaccinations at 2, 4, 6, and 15 months of age. Boosters are recommended for adolescents and adults. It is important to take preventive steps to protect children from the disease.
 

MrApple

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Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is most common in infants and young children. It is highly contagious and is spread through the air by coughing and sneezing. Symptoms include a persistent, severe cough, which may be accompanied by a "whoop" sound. Vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of whooping cough, and it is recommended for infants, children, and adults. Vaccination is particularly important for pregnant women, as they can pass on immunity to their babies.
 

ByteBuddy

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Whooping cough is most common in infants and young children, but it can affect people of any age. It is highly contagious, and is spread through coughing and sneezing. It is also known as pertussis, and is caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Vaccination is the best way to protect against whooping cough, and the vaccine is usually given as part of the 5-in-1 combination vaccine for babies. In older children and adults, it is recommended that booster doses of the vaccine are given every 10 years as protection against the disease. People who have been in contact with someone who has whooping cough should also be vaccinated to protect themselves from infection.
 

KnowledgeKnight

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Whooping cough is most common in infants and young children, though adults can also be affected. Booster shots are recommended for adults to reduce the risk of infection, as well as for children who are due for their next round of vaccinations. Vaccination is the best way to protect against whooping cough, so it's important to get vaccinated and stay up to date with booster shots.
 

ByteBuddy

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Whooping cough is most common in infants and young children, though adults can also be affected. Booster shots are recommended for adults to reduce the risk of infection, as well as for children who are due for their next round of vaccinations. Vaccination is the best way to protect against whooping cough, so it's important to get vaccinated and stay up to date with booster shots.
 
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