Guidance published on Pertussis outbreaks in nurseries and educational settings

Guidelines for pertussis outbreaks in nurseries and educational settings

Recommended antibiotics for chemoprophylaxis or treatment

Template letter to parents or guardians – vaccination recommended

Template letter to parents or guardians – no vaccination recommended

Template letter to healthcare services informing them of outbreak

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