Chiswick Pertussis Vaccination (Whooping Cough)
£60 per dose
The pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine protects your baby in the vulnerable weeks before their own vaccinations begin. Alisha Pharmacy offers this vaccine for pregnant women in Chiswick.
Based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4 — GPhC-registered pharmacists.
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What Is Pertussis (Whooping Cough)?
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the airways. It causes severe coughing fits, often with a characteristic "whoop" sound in babies as they gasp for breath, alongside fever and a sore throat. It can be particularly serious for very young babies.
Do I Need the Pertussis Vaccine?
This vaccine is specifically recommended for pregnant women, to pass protective antibodies to their baby before they are old enough for their own routine vaccinations.
- Pregnant women aged 18 and over
- Ideally given between 16 and 38 weeks of pregnancy
When Should I Get Vaccinated?
The best time is between 16 and 38 weeks of pregnancy — our pharmacist can advise on the ideal timing based on your due date.
How Many Doses Do I Need?
A single dose is given during each pregnancy.
Side Effects of the Pertussis Vaccine
Serious side effects are rare. Common ones include redness and swelling at the injection site, headache and mild muscle aches.
Pertussis Vaccination for Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond & Brentford Patients
As well as patients from Chiswick itself, we regularly see travellers from Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond and Brentford for their pre-travel vaccinations. We're based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4, just off the A4/Chiswick High Road, making us an easy stop whichever of these areas you're travelling from.
Your vaccinating pharmacist
Rajendra Patel, Superintendent Pharmacist
Your pertussis vaccination will be assessed and administered by Rajendra Patel or another GPhC-registered pharmacist at Alisha Pharmacy. Alisha Pharmacy is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council under premises number 1041405.
What our patients say
Trusted by the Chiswick community
“I’ve been using Alisha pharmacy for 20 years now. I have other pharmacies nearer to my home, but I always use Alisha because Raj and all the rest of the team there are so friendly, professional, knowledgeable, informative and helpful. They obviously really care about what they do. A local gem.”
— P Hall, Google Review
“Raj the pharmacist runs a service of excellence and care to his local community. He and his team go above and beyond and know their community. The standard has always been exemplary. Would be such a tragedy to lose all of this to something impersonal and generic.”
— Harika Basharan, Google Review
What Happens at Your Appointment?
- A short assessment of your travel plans, health history and any previous vaccinations.
- Your pertussis vaccination administered by a GPhC-registered pharmacist.
- A vaccination record and any relevant advice.
- Aftercare advice and answers to any questions about your travel plans.
How to Prepare
- Bring any previous vaccination records if you have them.
- Let us know about any allergies or ongoing medical conditions.
- Eat something beforehand and stay well hydrated.
- Have your travel itinerary to hand — destinations, dates and activities help us tailor our advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should have the whooping cough vaccine?
Pregnant women aged 18 and over, ideally between 16 and 38 weeks pregnant.
Why is the vaccine given during pregnancy rather than after birth?
Vaccinating during pregnancy passes protective antibodies to your baby, protecting them in the vulnerable weeks before their own vaccinations begin.
Is whooping cough contagious?
Yes, it spreads easily through coughing and close contact.
Are there side effects for the baby?
No — the vaccine is given to the mother, and there are no known risks to the baby from the vaccine itself.
How far in advance do I need to book my Pertussis Vaccination?
Online booking is available from 2 days ahead, giving us time to prepare your vaccine. If you need it sooner than that, please call us and we will do our best to fit you in.
Do you offer pertussis vaccine near Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond or Brentford?
Yes — we're easy to reach from Hammersmith, Ealing, Richmond and Brentford as well as Chiswick itself. We're based on Acton Lane, Chiswick W4, just off the A4/Chiswick High Road — please book ahead where possible, as some vaccines need to be ordered in.
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