Whooping cough is highly contagious and spreads quickly. It is particularly dangerous to the young and the elderly. Vaccinations can be given to 6week old babies and older. To protect newborns up to 6 weeks, the hapu mama (pregnant woman) should be immunised whilst still pregnant. Families can help protect the young and the old be being immunised, which will help stop the spread.

 

See your GP or come and see us to make sure you and your mokopuna are up to date with their vaccinations

Whanganui Regional Health Network

Clinics 

Monday - Friday by appointment, call 0800 775 001, or txt 021 242 5055

Tuesday Drop-in 9am - 5pm, All welcome, no appointment necessary

or book online at https;//www.wrhn.org.nz/immunisations