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<p>The whooping cough, also known as pertussis, vaccine is offered antenatally. As
part of best practice, NHS England vaccinates pregnant women opportunistically during
maternity appointments. Information materials are available across antenatal and primary
care settings to increase vaccination rates for pertussis during pregnancy. NHS England
will also implement the National Health Service vaccination strategy, building on
the success of the COVID-19 vaccine programme, to find innovative ways to reach people.</p><p>A
recent national marketing campaign reminded parents to check their children’s vaccination
status, and stressed the importance of getting vaccinated for pregnant women, infants,
and children. A second phase of the campaign is due to begin around mid-summer 2024.
Whooping cough and maternal vaccine uptake awareness will be raised with clinicians
and key royal colleges through targeted clinical and epidemiological updates, and
supportive communications. There will also be engagement with local communities to
highlight the importance of vaccination, and how to access the vaccine.</p>
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