“Why is whooping cough so dangerous for children?”
I am a 40 year old female. I want to know why is whooping cough so dangerous for children?
1 Answer
PulmonologistPulmonologist
Barry Cohen
Pulmonologist (Pediatric)
It can kill them. Uncontrollable severe coughing fits where they turn blue. Get the pertussis shot with your every 5-10 year tetanus if you have someone below 6 months with whom you have contact.
