Can you recognise this cough? This ‘whoop’ sound caused by a sharp indrawing of breath after a severe bout of coughing, is a telltale sign of whooping cough infection, which is also known as pertussis. With whooping cough infections on the rise in Australia, it’s important to check your family’s vaccination history to see if they are up to date with their pertussis immunisation, as well as learn when to seek help for this condition. Not all babies and children with whooping cough infection will

Recovery from whooping cough is gradual and may take months. | Healthline