6 Clarke Street Earlwood NSW 2206
6 Clarke Street Earlwood NSW 2206
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Yes - pharmacist immunisers at Harpers Pharmacy can administer the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine to eligible customers, including as a booster for adults.
Can I get a whooping cough vaccination at Harpers Pharmacy?
Whooping Cough Vaccination
A vaccination that helps protect against whooping cough (pertussis), often given as a booster in adulthood, including during pregnancy to help protect newborns.
Key benefits:
- Helps protect you, and helps protect newborns around you
- Recommended as a booster and during every pregnancy
- Convenient access without a GP visit
What is the Whooping Cough Vaccination?
This service may be suitable if you:
- Are due for a booster as an adult
- Are pregnant and at the recommended stage for whooping cough vaccination
- Are close contacts of a young infant
Who May Benefit from Whooping Cough Vaccination?
Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination is recommended as an adult booster, and specifically at a recommended stage of every pregnancy to help protect newborns before they can be vaccinated themselves.
Your pharmacist or obstetric care provider can confirm timing if you’re pregnant.
Common side effects include soreness at the injection site.
Ask your pharmacist for the relevant Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) for full details.
Important Information
Be prepared to discuss:
- Whether you are pregnant, and if so, the stage of pregnancy
- Whether you’re in close contact with a young infant
- When you last had a whooping cough booster
Your pharmacist will confirm your eligibility, particularly the recommended timing if you’re pregnant or a close contact of an infant.
You'll then receive the injection, with a brief monitoring period afterward.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Should I get this if I'm pregnant?
Yes, it's recommended at a specific stage of each pregnancy to help protect your newborn - ask Harpers Pharmacy or your GP about timing.
How often do I need this booster as an adult?
This depends on your vaccination history and circumstances (such as pregnancy or contact with infants) - your pharmacist can advise on timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Speak with our pharmacist team to confirm your eligibility, or click below to book your vaccination today.
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