About the Campaign -- Vaccination Matters: Help Protect Families from Whooping Cough is an initiative designed to reinforce the important role that family physicians play in helping to keep the whole family healthy and protected from pertussis. Pertussis vaccination is effective and has reduced the incidence of pertussis. Representing family physicians who see and treat patients of all ages, the AAFP has made improving vaccination rates and protection from vaccine-preventable diseases like pertussis a priority for the organization and its physicians.

Dr. Epperly Presentation -- Presented by Ted Epperly, M.D., FAAFP, this multimedia overview presents results from our member survey, in conjunction with statistics and perceptions about pertussis and pertussis immunization.

Dr. Epperly Presentation (audio version only) -- Download the audio from the presentation in mp3 format -- The audio version of the presentation has been edited for length.
(3:45-minute MP3 File; About Downloading)

Survey Fact Sheet -- One-pager summarizing current pertussis immunization practices and needs.
(1-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Patient Education -- A one-page patient education handout, also available from our consumer site FamilyDoctor.org.
(1-page PDF file; About PDFs)

Pertussis: A Disease Affecting All Ages -- (American Family Physician) David S. Gregory, M.D., gives a summary of the epidemiology, natural history, clinical presentation, laboratory diagnosis, and guidelines for treatment of pertussis.
(8-page PDF file; About PDFs)

How to Manage a Pertussis Outbreak in Your Office -- (Family Practice Management) A physician shares the lessons he learned after unknowingly exposing patients and staff to whooping cough. Written by Michael P. Flanagan, M.D., FAAFP.
(6-page PDF file; About PDFs)