Can a flu shot keep me from getting whooping cough?

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Can a flu shot keep me from getting whooping cough?

2007-12-08 17:25:52 · 4 answers · asked by lrbuckman 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases

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no, but I would suggest staying out of south carolina, I hear they have a lot of whooping going on there

2007-12-08 17:33:00 · answer #1 · answered by Chad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No. They are 2 different diseases. Whooping cough is pertussus. The various DPT (diphteria, pertussis, tetanus) immunizations help prevent whooping cough.

2007-12-08 17:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by hamrrfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No, but im sure you must have had all your DPT shots ,at least i would hope so and that is what prevents whooping cough.

2007-12-08 18:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by Rainy Day Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2007-12-08 17:29:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋