What is Pertusssis (Whooping Cough)?

• A very contagious respiratory illness caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis                                                                                                                                                            
• Begins like a common cold: mild fever, runny nose, sneezing with an occasional cough and then symptoms worsen                                                                                                                  
• Not everyone with pertussis “whoops” when coughing                                                              
• Can cause breathing failure or difficulties, pneumonia, and swelling of the brain                                         
• Highly vulnerable population includes babies and infants                                                         
• Pregnant women are highly encouraged to get a Tdap vaccine during their third trimester of pregnancy regardless of vaccination history                                                                 
• Tdap booster shot will pass some of the protection to the baby from the mother, until the baby is old enough (6 to 8 weeks) to get immunized                                                           

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The Fresno County Immunization Program provides immunizations for children, who qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC), and eligible adults to protect them against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Vaccination Clinic Schedule:

Monday and Wednesday - Walk-In Only
8:00 am -11:30 am & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - Appointment Only
8:00 am - 11:30 am & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

(Closed from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)

Fresno County Department of Public Health Immunization Program utilizes the California Immunization Registry known as CAIR. For more information on CAIR visit California Immunization Registry