Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination at Klinik Dr. Prevents Damansara Jaya — given as part of the combined DTaP series from 2 months. Particularly critical for infants under 6 months, where whooping cough can be life-threatening. Open 24 hours, walk-ins welcome.
Pertussis — commonly called whooping cough — is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis. It spreads through respiratory droplets and is one of the most transmissible infectious diseases known: a single unprotected individual in a household with pertussis will typically infect 12–17 others without vaccination providing a barrier.
The disease gets its name from the characteristic high-pitched "whoop" sound that follows violent coughing fits as the patient gasps for air. In older children and adults, pertussis is miserable but rarely fatal — the cough can last 6–10 weeks and is intensely disruptive to sleep and daily life. In infants under 6 months, however, the disease is a medical emergency. Young infants often cannot generate the classic whooping sound — instead they experience prolonged apnoeic episodes (pauses in breathing), cyanosis (turning blue), and can die from respiratory failure.
Vaccination through the childhood DTaP series is the most effective protection. Pregnant women are also recommended to receive a Tdap booster in the third trimester — the antibodies pass to the newborn before they are old enough to be vaccinated themselves.
DTaP-IPV-Hib 5-in-1 first dose
DTaP-IPV-Hib 5-in-1 second dose
DTaP-IPV-Hib 5-in-1 third dose
First booster — DTaP-IPV
Second booster — DTaP-IPV
Young babies lack the respiratory muscle strength to manage violent pertussis coughing. Episodes can cause oxygen deprivation, brain damage, and death — often in previously healthy infants with no warning signs.
Pertussis is most contagious in the early "cold-like" stage — before the characteristic cough develops. This means infected family members unknowingly expose newborns before anyone realises what the illness is.
A Tdap vaccine in the third trimester passes maternal antibodies to the baby in utero — providing passive protection from birth until the infant is old enough to start their own vaccination series at 2 months.
Anyone who lives with or regularly cares for a newborn — parents, grandparents, siblings — should have up-to-date pertussis coverage. Infection in adults is often mild but easily transmitted to the unprotected infant.
Childhood DTaP protection fades over time. Adolescents and adults can and do contract pertussis — and then spread it to infants too young to be vaccinated. A Tdap booster restores protection.
Given as part of the DTaP series — no additional injection beyond the standard childhood vaccination schedule.
No appointment needed. Inform our team of your child's age and which dose is next. Bring the vaccination card if you have one.
Your doctor confirms the child is well enough to vaccinate, reviews the schedule, and determines whether any catch-up doses are needed.
The 5-in-1 DTaP-IPV-Hib injection covers pertussis alongside diphtheria, tetanus, polio, and Hib — single injection into the outer thigh (infants) or upper arm.
Dose recorded digitally. Doctor advises on the next dose timing, expected mild side effects, and when to return if your child seems unwell after vaccination.
Common questions from parents in Damansara Jaya and the wider Petaling Jaya area about whooping cough vaccination.
No appointment needed. Our in-house doctors are at our Damansara Jaya clinic 24 hours a day. Walk in with your child's vaccination card and we'll ensure every DTaP dose is on schedule.
Open 24 hours — including weekends and public holidays.
7, Jalan SS 22/19,
Damansara Jaya, 47400
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
24 JAM
Every Day Including
Public Holidays
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