Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. The disease is only found in humans. Whooping cough bacteria attach to the cilia (tiny, hair-like extensions) that line part of the upper respiratory system.

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Have you heard the sound of a baby with whooping cough? For more information on Whooping Cough visit the NSW Health website: http://bit.ly/1F7Cghj