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How Vaping Can Harm Your Health and Make You Dependent on Nicotine

Vaping and the Law in Australia

Pertussis

Victoria is experiencing a significant surge in pertussis cases in 2024. Children aged 10-12 years are the most commonly affected age group, with many schools experiencing pertussis outbreaks.

Pertussis poses a significant risk to infants under the age of 6 months who are at greatest risk of severe disease, hospitalisation and death.

Clinicians should consider pertussis in all people (including infants, children and adults) presenting with compatible symptoms. A nasopharyngeal swab/aspirate for PCR is the preferred diagnostic test for pertussis in all ages.

For patients diagnosed with pertussis, clinicians should:

Clinicians should also ensure that pregnant women and children are up to date with pertussis immunisations.

For more information, refer to the recent Health Advisory from the Department of Health.

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Page last updated: December 5, 2024