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The whooping cough vaccine protects babies and children from getting whooping cough. That's why it's important to have all the routine NHS vaccinations.The whooping cough vaccine is routinely given as part of the:6-in-1 vaccine � for babies at 8, 12 and 16 weeks4-in-1 pre-school booster � for children aged 3 years 4 monthsIf you're pregnant you should also have the whooping cough vaccine. You usually have it when you're around 20 weeks pregnant. This helps protect your baby for the first few weeks of their life.Speak to your GP surgery or midwife if you're 20 weeks pregnant and have not been offered the whooping cough vaccine.
