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Bordetella Pertussis and Whooping Cough
Lecture topics by Kenneth Todar of the University of Wisconsin Department of Bacteriology. With introduction, pathogenesis, colonization, the toxins, regulation of virulence factors, and vaccine.

Adam.com - Pertussis
Definition, causes, incidence, risk factors, and immunization information for whooping cough.

ASTDHPPHE
Questions and answers on pertussis by the Association of State and Territorial Directors of Health Promotion and Public Health Education.

Calgary Regional Health Authority.
Complications, symptoms, when to call the doctor, prevention and vaccines for whooping cough.

Dr. Reddy's Pediatric Office on the Web
Cause, treatment, and information on thimerosal and whooping cough vaccines.

eMedicine Health - Whooping Cough
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Guidelines for the Control of Pertussis in Australia
Synopsis of the communicable diseases intelligence technical report series number 1 endorsed by the Communicable Diseases Network of Australia and New Zealand.

Immunization Action Coalition
Photograph of child suffering from whooping cough which may be used for displays, brochures, posters, color prints, and presentations.