Guidance on immunisation
Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland are produced by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.
Further information on pertussis vaccination of pregnant women is available here.
Further information on pertussis vaccination of infants and children is available here.
Algorithms for the Public Health Management of Pertussis
The algorithms below provide guidance on the management of pertussis, or suspected pertussis, in primary care or other ambulatory care settings.
Updated Guidance for the Public Health Management of Perussis is published below.
Identification and management of Pertussis in Primary care and other ambulatory care settings - Algorithm
04, Apr 2025
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Laboratory Test Selection Algorithm For Confirmation Of Clinically Suspected Cases Of Pertussis
28, Nov 2024
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Algorithm for the management of close contacts of Pertussis
04, Apr 2025
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Pertussis Oral Antibiotic Treatment and Chemoprophylaxis Recommendations
28, Nov 2024
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2025 Guidance for the Public Health Management of Pertussis
Guidance for the Public Health Management of Pertussis
21, Jul 2025
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Ireland’s specialist service for the surveillance of communicable diseases.