Please provide some do's and don'ts on parenting a child with whooping cough.

Ignore: Don ' t forget to get immunized . Do give supportive treatment and make your child comfortable.

Ignore: Treat early with antibiotics if diagnosed with whooping cough.

Ignore: Immunize your baby when the pediatrician recommends it; you will have a healthier child.

Ignore: DO treat EARLY in course of disease. DON'T forget to get vaccinated especially if pregnant.

Ignore: When a coughing spell occurs turn on the shower and let your child inhale the steam.

Ignore: If your child has whooping cough, everyone in your home and close contacts should be treated.

Ignore: Do have your other children immunized against whooping cough as well as friends and classmates.

Ignore: Over-the-counter cough medicines are not recommended and don't really help.

Ignore: Avoid exposing babies until your child is not contagious—it is deadly for them.

Ignore: If a child in the home has whooping cough, make sure EVERYONE around the child is vaccinated.

Ignore: Do keep babies away from the child with whooping cough. All family members must be treated.

Ignore: Do observe for any change in color of lips, nails, skin Do give antibiotics as directed.

Ignore: Get your child vaccinated to prevent whooping cough. Adults need boosters to protect babies from this.

DO: DO see your doctor if the child is a very young infant or has not been vaccinated against pertussis.