Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My son and i have pertussus can we pass it back and forth to eachother?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No.: You get it once and form immunity to it. It can wear off over years, but this would not cause you to pass it back and forth.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.5k views
Thank
Antibiotics: It is important to take the antibiotic as prescribed and to finish the course of treatment. Partial treatment can cause the infection to persist.
Answered 4/17/2014
4.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What would the pertussis symptoms be in a vaccinated 7 month old be? My son is teething and has a slight cold, no fever but had been exposed to famili
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My son was diagnosed with pertussis about 3 weeks ago he is 9 weeks old. He took antibiotics. He wasnt coughing and now he started coughing again.?
My sons cough is very bad and was wondering could this be whooping cough or pertussis?
I've been hearing of cases of young children getting pertussis even if they've been vaccinated. It just happened at sons school. He's 5. Common?
My son had pertussis at 6 weeks. He is now 11. Should I be concerned when he gets bronchial colds? Is he susceptible to bronchitiiss/asthma?
As infant, my son had reaction to dpt, so was given only dt. Now 28, he is told he can't have tetanus shot bcause it will contain pertussis. True?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
