In this Healthed lecture, GP; Member of Immunisation Committee for Gold Coast Primary Health Network, Dr Lisa Beecham outlines the key features of pertussis as it appears in adults, when to suspect it, and how to diagnose and treat it. Importantly, she will also address the issue of pertussis prevention for this cohort and the opportunities that exist to reduce the morbidity and mortality from whooping cough by targeting older adults.

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