Whooping cough vaccination, reviewed by a clinician
Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination helps protect you and, in pregnancy, your baby from this potentially serious infection. A short online consultation lets a UK clinician check your suitability and talk through your options.
- Free online consultation, no GP appointment needed
- UK-registered clinician reviews your health and circumstances
- Clear guidance on whether vaccination is right for you, including in pregnancy
Is this service right for you?
- You are pregnant and want to protect your baby before birth
- You're unsure whether you're eligible for the free NHS pregnancy vaccination
- You are planning travel and want extra protection
- You have close contact with young babies or vulnerable individuals
- You want to check your vaccination history and top up if needed
- You have general questions about whooping cough risk and prevention
How it works
Answer a few quick questions
Tell us about your symptoms and medical history in a short online consultation.
Reviewed by a UK clinician
A GPhC-registered pharmacist checks your answers and, if appropriate, issues a prescription.
Delivered to your door
Your treatment is dispensed and posted out in discreet, plain packaging.
When to seek urgent help
Serious reactions to whooping cough vaccination are rare. Seek emergency medical help immediately if you or your baby develop signs of a severe allergic reaction after vaccination, such as facial or throat swelling, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat, or a widespread rash. If you are pregnant and have any concerns about your baby's movements or your own health at any time, contact your maternity team promptly regardless of vaccination status.
FAQs
Yes, the NHS offers this vaccine free to pregnant women, usually from around 16 weeks. Our consultation will help clarify your NHS eligibility and timing.
Vaccinating during pregnancy helps pass protective antibodies to your baby before birth, protecting them in the vulnerable early weeks of life before their own vaccinations begin.
It's routinely recommended in pregnancy and considered safe, but your clinician will review your individual health and pregnancy details as part of the consultation.
Yes, in some circumstances, for example ahead of close contact with a newborn, or for travel. Your consultation will assess whether this applies to you.
It takes some time for protection to build up, so vaccination is generally recommended as early as reasonably possible within the recommended window.
No, this service is for vaccination, not diagnosis or treatment. If you have symptoms such as a severe or prolonged cough, contact your GP or NHS 111.
That's exactly what the consultation is for, a clinician will review your circumstances and let you know whether vaccination is recommended for you.
Ready to check your suitability?
Complete our short online consultation today. A UK clinician will review your circumstances and let you know whether whooping cough vaccination is right for you.
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