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  • Pertussis
  • Disease Issues

Can a child or an adult who has had pertussis get the disease again?

Reinfection appears to be uncommon but does occur. Reinfection may present as a persistent cough rather than typical pertussis.

Last reviewed: March 31, 2022

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