About this Video Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria. It spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Related Programs & Services (2) Children's Hospital Primary Care Center CHPCC The Children's Hospital Primary Care Center (CHPCC) serves more children than any other primary care practice in Boston. Call 617-355-7701 Pulmonary Medicine The Division of Pulmonary Medicine serves children with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Call 617-355-1900 Related Conditions & Treatments Condition Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a cough that ends with the characteristic whoop as air is inhaled. Find a Doctor See Related Programs
Children's Hospital Primary Care Center CHPCC The Children's Hospital Primary Care Center (CHPCC) serves more children than any other primary care practice in Boston. Call 617-355-7701
Pulmonary Medicine The Division of Pulmonary Medicine serves children with acute and chronic respiratory conditions. Call 617-355-1900
Condition Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a cough that ends with the characteristic whoop as air is inhaled. Find a Doctor See Related Programs