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.

Guidance 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. 

2025 Guidance for the Public Health Management of Pertussis