Guidance

Pertussis outbreaks in nurseries and educational settings

Guidelines for pertussis outbreaks in nurseries and educational settings.

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
18 August 2023

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These documents were withdrawn while they are being updated. For the latest guidance please see Guidance on the management of cases of pertussis in England during the re-emergence of pertussis in 2024.

Applies to England

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[Withdrawn] Guidelines for pertussis outbreaks in nurseries and educational settings

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[Withdrawn] Recommended antibiotics for chemoprophylaxis or treatment

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[Withdrawn] Template letter to parents or guardians – vaccination recommended

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[Withdrawn] Template letter to healthcare services informing them of outbreak

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Details

Advice for health protection teams (HPTs) in the management of pertussis outbreaks in schools and nurseries, including information on:

  • management of pertussis outbreaks
  • case and contact definitions
  • use of chemoprophylaxis and vaccination
  • laboratory testing
  • template letters

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Published 18 August 2023

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