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A member asked:
My elder bro has whooping cough, i look after him, i'm afraid that i would be infected by whooping cough soon, should i take antibiotic/contact doctor?
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Immunization status: If your vaccination is update you don't need to take antibiotics.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Contact doc: Local health agencies often provide specific guidelines about preventive treatment, like taking abx before you have symptoms after exposure. Your doc will be able to help you decide. Much of this depends on when your exposure occurred relative to when he received treatment. Preventive treatment reduces the chance you become a silent carrier.
Answered 8/8/2016
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