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Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

My son is in Germany, just arrived, got a call from home to say he has whooping cough (pertussis) and needs to get an antibiotic.  Are there specific rules around whooping cough in Germany 

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Barbara Stasiak_Community Manager

Hallo @peter smyth  , I hope that your son gets better soon. You should inform the health department (Gesundheitsamt) that your son has a Keuchhusten: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/Infekt/EpidBull/Merkblaetter/Ratgeber_Per… Also there are strong recommendations to limit contact with others. If you write me where you live, I can help you find the health department. Best Barbara 

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