Prevention, diagnosis and management of pertussis
Bedford, H.; Elliman, D.
Nursing Times 102(46): 42-44
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 17144227 Document Number: 595839
Recent research has indicated that a persistent cough lasting longer than 14 days in children aged 5-16 may indicate whooping cough. Helen Bedford and David Elliman explain what whooping cough is and the role of immunisation.
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